laver
English
/ˈlɑːvə/, /ˈlɑvɚ/, /ˈleɪvə/, /ˈleɪvɚ/
noun
Definitions
- A red alga/seaweed, Porphyra umbilicalis (syn. Porphyra laciniata), eaten as a vegetable.
- Other seaweeds similar in appearance or use, especially:
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English laver inherited from Old English læfer derived from Latin laver (water plant).
Origin
Latin
laver
Gloss
water plant