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Definition of arame

arame

/ɑːˈrɑːmeɪ/
a · ra · me
Plural:arames
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arame Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An edible species of brown kelp (Eisenia bicyclis) native to the temperate Pacific waters around Japan, harvested and dried into dark, wiry strands with a mild, slightly sweet flavor for use as a sea vegetable in soups, salads, and stir-fries.

Example

"Before adding the arame to the sesame noodle salad, she soaked the dried strands in warm water until they became tender."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 'arame' (荒布), a compound of 'ara' (rough or coarse) and 'me' (seaweed), referring to the textured surface of its fronds.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Arame. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/arame
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