limu

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various kinds of edible algae, which form an important part of the traditional Hawaiian diet.

Pronunciation

lē′mo͞o /ˈliː.muː/ /ˈli.mu/ /ˈliː.mʉː/ /ˈli.mʉ/

Word forms

limu limus rimu

Etymology

Borrowed from Hawaiian limu (“moss”). Doublet of rimu, from Maori rimu, which also comes from the same source.

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