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sea moss

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. bryozoan, polyzoan, sea mat, sea moss, moss animalnoun

    sessile aquatic animal forming mossy colonies of small polyps each having a curved or circular ridge bearing tentacles; attach to stones or seaweed and reproduce by budding

  2. sea mossnoun

    any of various red algae having graceful rose to purple fronds (e.g. dulse or carrageen)

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  1. sea moss

    Chondrus crispus—commonly called Irish moss or carrageen moss (Irish carraigín, "little rock")—is a species of red algae which grows abundantly along the rocky parts of the Atlantic coast of Europe and North America. In its fresh condition this protist is soft and cartilaginous, varying in color from a greenish-yellow, through red, to a dark purple or purplish-brown. The principal constituent is a mucilaginous body, made of the polysaccharide carrageenan, which constitutes 55% of its dry weight. The organism also consists of nearly 10% dry weight protein and about 15% dry weight mineral matter, and is rich in iodine and sulfur. When softened in water it has a sea-like odour and because of the abundant cell wall polysaccharides it will form a jelly when boiled, containing from 20 to 100 times its weight of water.

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  1. sea moss

    Sea Moss, also scientifically known as Chondrus crispus, is a type of red algae that grows in the coastal waters of the Atlantic regions like North America, Europe, and the Caribbean Islands. It is often harvested to extract carrageenan, a gelatinous substance used in food and other products. It's also popular in various food recipes due its high nutrient content including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Sea moss

    any branched marine bryozoan resembling moss

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sea moss in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sea moss in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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