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 especially as a dietary supplement

Examples of spirulina in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026

Matcha and nutrient-dense spirulina are blended together with creamy almond milk and dates to create this healthy pick-me-up. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026

Made with chlorella and spirulina, this mask is the ultimate detox. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026

What’s known about beetroot and spirulina extract The petition that raised beetroot red for the FDA’s consideration was submitted in November 2023 by Phytolon, a natural colors manufacturer based in Israel. —Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 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