sea moss

American  

noun

1. Botany. any of certain frondlike red algae.

2. Zoology. a bryozoan.

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Etymology

Origin of sea moss

First recorded in 1540–50

Example Sentences

It’s enhanced with maple syrup, vanilla and stevia, along with sea moss, organic coconut cream and an organic strawberry glaze.

From Salon • Sep. 17, 2024

And if Erewhon sells it — sea moss gels, kale chips, bone broth tonics, paleo bagels, celebrity smoothies — it’s almost guaranteed to become a viral sensation among the hot and health-obsessed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024

Enter Mowry’s 4U, billed as a textured curl care line for type 2A to 4C hair that uses sustainable ingredients, from rosemary and sea moss to flaxseed and watermelon extract.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2023

However, there's one particular difference: It once featured literal sea moss as the primary thickening component.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2023

The cliff rose in front of me and though the rocks were slippery with sea moss I found a hold for a hand and then a foot.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell