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
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The nonalcoholic Racine is designed entirely around roots—ginger, vetiver, turmeric, liquorice—while the Feuille cocktail focuses solely on leaves, blending mint, blue spirulina, blackcurrant bud, aloe vera, and patchouli.
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Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Each color is natural, thanks to vegetable juice, spirulina, and annatto extract.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Debate also taught me about extraordinary renditions and about the nutritional value of spirulina.
—Eli Durst, New Yorker, 4 May 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
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Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Each color is natural, thanks to vegetable juice, spirulina, and annatto extract.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Debate also taught me about extraordinary renditions and about the nutritional value of spirulina.
—Eli Durst, New Yorker, 4 May 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
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“Spirulina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spirulina. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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