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nori


no·ri

noun \ˈnō-rē, ˈnr-ē\

Definition of NORI

: dried laver seaweed pressed into thin sheets and used especially as a seasoning or as a wrapper for sushi

Origin of NORI

Japanese
First Known Use: 1892

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