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dulse

American  
[duhls] / dʌls /

noun

  1. a coarse, edible, red seaweed, Rhodymenia palmata.

dulse British  
/ dʌls /

noun

  1. any of several seaweeds, esp Rhodymenia palmata, that occur on rocks and have large red edible fronds

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Etymology

Origin of dulse

1540–50; Scots dial. < Scots Gaelic duileasg (by syncope, as in Scots, etc.)

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Add to your diet, in moderation, by exploring seaweed recipes and by sprinkling dried, ground seaweed mixtures featuring dulse, wakame, sea spaghetti and wracks into smoothies, over salads and even on pizza.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2024

Kelp, dulse, wakame and sea grapes are all types of seaweeds that are used in seaweed-based dishes.

From Salon • Sep. 17, 2022

The dulse broths were thicker with a higher amount of carbohydrates, and had sweet, fruity, herbaceous aromas, and an interesting umami flavour potential.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2022

Oregon Seaweed is one of only two producers in the state currently farming dulse for human consumption.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2022

He smiled at me, patting his pockets, looking for dulse, I knew.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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