LAVER

Laver

Laver is an edible, littoral alga, and has a high content of dietary minerals, particularly iodine and iron. Laver is predominantly consumed in East Asia, where it is known as zicai in China, nori in Japan, and gim in Korea. In Wales, laver is used for making laverbread, a traditional Welsh dish. Laver as food is also commonly found around the west coast of Britain and east coast of Ireland along the Irish Sea, where it is known as slake.

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laver

Noun

  1. A red alga of the genus Porphyra.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A basin for washing.
  2. One who laves; a washer.
  3. That which washes or cleanses.


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