carrageen

or car·ra·gheen

[ kar-uh-geen ]

noun

1. Irish moss.

carrageen

/ ˈkærəˌɡiːn /

noun

1. an edible red seaweed, Chondrus crispus, of North America and N Europe Also calledIrish moss

Word History and Origins

Origin of carrageen¹

First recorded in 1825–35; named after Carrageen in SE Ireland

Word History and Origins

Origin of carrageen¹

C19: from Carragheen, near Waterford, Ireland, where it is plentiful

Example Sentences

Chondrus crispus, called carrageen or Irish moss, and also pearl-moss, and sea-moss.

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Bandoline, a fixative for keeping hair in curl is commonly prepared from carrageen.

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Carrageen is a word of Irish origin and was apparently originally applied to sea weeds in general.

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The rock seaweed (called dillisk) and carrageen moss are used.

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After standing 24 hours, it can be used in the same way, as carrageen size.

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