irish moss Synonyms
Another word for irish moss
• noun (Context 1)
The dried and bleached form of this coastal seaweed, traditionally used as a thickening and clarifying agent in cooking, brewing, and cosmetics.
"Homebrewers sometimes add a small amount of carrageenan to the boiling wort to help clarify the beer before fermentation."
• noun (Context 2)
A species of red algae native to the rocky Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America, widely harvested for its carrageenan content.
"The coastal foragers carefully harvested carrageen from the tidal rocks during the low spring tide."
• noun (Context 3)
A creeping, moss-like evergreen perennial plant often used as a ground cover in landscaping, though it is biologically a member of the pink family rather than a true moss.
"We planted pearlwort between the stepping stones in the garden to create a lush, green carpet that tolerates light foot traffic."