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Princeton's WordNet
dulse, Rhodymenia palmatanoun
coarse edible red seaweed
Wiktionary
dulsenoun
A seaweed of a reddish-brown color (Palmaria palmata) which is sometimes eaten, as in Scotland.
Etymology: From duileasc, duileasg; compare Welsh delysg.
Wikipedia
dulse
Palmaria palmata, also called dulse, dillisk or dilsk (from Irish/Scottish Gaelic duileasc/duileasg), red dulse, sea lettuce flakes, or creathnach, is a red alga (Rhodophyta) previously referred to as Rhodymenia palmata. It grows on the northern coasts of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is a well-known snack food. In Iceland, where it is known as söl [ˈsœːl̥], it has been an important source of dietary fiber throughout the centuries.
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dulse
Dulse is a type of edible red alga (Seaweeds) that grows primarily in the northern coasts of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is well-known for its high nutritional value, having rich content of minerals, vitamins, and protein. It is also used in various culinary dishes, often eaten raw, dried, or cooked. Dulse is also used in traditional medicine.
Webster Dictionary
Dulsenoun
a seaweed of a reddish brown color, which is sometimes eaten, as in Scotland. The true dulse is Sarcophyllis edulis; the common is Rhodymenia. [Written also dillisk.]
Etymology: [Cf. Gael. duileasg; duille leaf + uisge water. Cf. Whisky.]
Wikidata
Dulse
Palmaria palmata Kuntze, also called dulse, dillisk or dilsk, red dulse, sea lettuce flakes or creathnach, is a red alga previously referred to as Rhodymenia palmata Greville. It grows on the northern coasts of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is a well-known snack food. In Iceland, where it is known as söl, it has been an important source of fiber throughout the centuries.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Dulse
duls, n. an edible seaweed, with red, deeply-divided fronds, eaten in Ireland and elsewhere. [Gael, duileasg—duille, a leaf, uisge, water.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
dulse
Iridea dulce, one of the edible fuci. It is an article of trade in America and Holland, and is plentiful on the rocky coasts of Ireland and western England. It probably derived its name from being sweet and pleasant, not requiring cooking.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of dulse in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of dulse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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