Seaweed

usgb/ˈsiːwiːd/
noun

A plant that grows in the sea.

The fish hid in the seaweed.
Visual representation of "seaweed" - A plant that grows in the sea.

Often appears as...

  • eat seaweed
  • seaweed salad
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Extended Meaning

Apart from plants, 'seaweed' can include multiple types of marine algae and is not technically a 'weed'.

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Seaweed is important for marine life, providing food and habitat.
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Culinary Use

'Seaweed' is commonly used in Asian cuisine, especially in Japanese sushi rolls.

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I love the seaweed wrapped around sushi.
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Diversity

There are thousands of 'seaweed' species ranging in color, size, and shape.

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Red and green seaweeds are often found along the coastline.
Visual representation of the word "Seaweed"

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