spirulina

noun

spi·​ru·​lina ˌspir-ə-ˈlē-nə 

ˌspir-ə-ˈlī-nə, 

ˌspī-rə-ˈlī-nə 

: a microscopic filamentous aquatic cyanobacterium (genus Spirulina, especially S. platensis synonym Arthrospira platensis) that is sometimes cultivated for use as food and especially as a dietary supplement

Examples of spirulina in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the Amazon product listing, each gummy is packed with 8 powerful greens, including spinach, wheatgrass and spirulina, plus blue green algae, aloe vera, chlorella and barley grass. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026

Add some patriotic flair to the party with this confection that comes in an iconic red, white, and blue color scheme derived from vegetable juice, spirulina, and annatto extract. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026

Made with chlorella and spirulina, this mask is the ultimate detox. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026

The Blue Coconut Refresher features coconut, strawberry and açaí flavors, and is shaken with ice and blue spirulina. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from spirula small coil, diminutive of Latin spira coil

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spirulina

• acarina
• ballerina
• casuarina
• celestina
• concertina
• filipina
• foramina
• leucaena
• littorina
• scarlatina
• semolina
• serotina