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Irish moss
noun
- a purplish-brown, cartilaginous seaweed, Chondrus crispus, of the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America.
Irish moss
noun
- another name for carrageen
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Irish moss1
First recorded in 1835–45
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Example Sentences
If you aren't near the European coast, making classic, legitimate Irish moss pudding at home might be a bit of a challenge.
From Salon
For us, sea moss is Irish moss or Irish moss-bladderwrack mix.
From Los Angeles Times
"When I came to Maine, a colleague who was a native Mainer gave me her handed-down family recipes for how to collect, clean, and prepare Irish moss, as well as a pudding recipe."
From Salon
I burned a lot of Irish moss around the house.
From New York Times
Shoppers, many of whom are celebrities or at least good-looking enough to be one, may be seen taking Irish moss as a blood purifier and considering gin’s effect on the skin.
From Los Angeles Times
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