Main Entry: Irish moss

Pronunciation: \ˌī(ə)r-ish-ˈmȯs\

Function: noun

1 : the dried and bleached plants of a red alga (especially Chondrus crispus) that are used as an agent for thickening or emulsifying or as a demulcent (as in cookery or pharmacy)—called also chondrus
2 : a red alga (especially Chondrus crispus) that is a source of Irish moss—called also carrageen