English Explanatory Dictionary

carrageen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Irish moss (Chondrus crispus)

Pronunciation

/ˌkæɹəˈɡiːn/ /ˈkæɹəˌɡiːn/ /ˌkɛɹəˈɡin/ /ˈkɛɹəˌɡin/

Word forms

carrageen carrageens carageen caragheen carragheen carrigeen

Etymology

From Irish carraigín (“Irish moss”), from carraig (“rock”).

Derived words

carrageenan carrageenase carrageenin carrageenine carrageen moss carrageenophyte
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