dulse

noun

\ ˈdəls

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Definition of dulse

: any of several coarse red seaweeds (especially Palmaria palmata) found especially in northern latitudes and used as a food condiment

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There’s a spread made from cabbage and dulse that approaches the experience of eating an extremely ripe cheese, then just keeps on going. — Devra First, BostonGlobe.com, "What’s on the menu at Falmouth’s Buffalo Jump? ‘Weird food that only weirdos like’," 11 July 2018

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The first known use of dulse was circa 1698

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