Nori

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of seaweed, a red alga, laver (genus Pyropia, including species P. yezoensis and P. tenera). uncountable
  2. 2
    Alternative form of norry. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    The seaweed, chopped and formed into sheets, used in the preparation of sushi. uncountable

Example

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"Avocado is delicious when you eat it alongside nori and wasabi-joyu."

Etymology

From Japanese 海苔(のり) (nori), ultimately from Proto-Japonic *nǝri. The kanji literally mean "ocean moss", although this does not represent actual etymology as they are jukujikun (熟字訓).

Related phrases

red alga

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