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nori

/ˈnɔː.ri/
no · ri
Plural:nori
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• noun

1

An edible seaweed, typically dried and pressed into thin, papery dark green sheets, widely used in Japanese cuisine for wrapping sushi or rice balls.

Example

"She carefully rolled the seasoned rice and fresh tuna in a crisp sheet of nori."

2

Any of various red marine algae, particularly of the genus Pyropia, which are cultivated and harvested in coastal waters to produce edible seaweed.

Example

"Coastal farmers in Japan utilize specialized nets to cultivate nori during the colder months."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 海苔 (nori), originally referring to various edible seaweeds.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nori. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nori
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