Definition of Irish moss
1
: the dried and bleached parts of a red alga (especially Chondrus crispus) used as an agent for thickening or emulsifying or as a demulcent and as a source of carrageenan
2
: a red alga that is a source of Irish moss
— called also carrageen
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“Irish moss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irish%20moss. Accessed 18 Jun. 2021.
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Irish moss
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\ ˌī(ə)r-ish-ˈmȯs
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Medical Definition of Irish moss
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
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The first known use of Irish moss was in 1837
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