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Noun sea-weed has 1 sense
  1. seaweed - plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
    --1 is a kind of alga, algae
    --1 has particulars:
     arame; wrack; seagrass; sea wrack, wrack; tang, sea tang

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Sea-weed

Definition:

Sea-weed is a type of algae or marine plant that grows in the sea or other bodies of saltwater.

Senses:

1. Noun - Marine Plant:

Sea-weed refers to any of the numerous species of marine plants found in the ocean. These plants typically have leaf-like structures and are commonly found adhering to rocks, floating on the surface, or washed up on beaches.

Example sentence: The divers encountered colorful sea-weed while exploring the coral reef.

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2. Noun - Edible Algae:

Sea-weed can also refer to certain varieties of edible algae, which are consumed as food in various cultures. These types of sea-weed are often used in sushi preparations or as a garnish.

Example sentence: The miso soup was garnished with a sprinkle of finely chopped sea-weed.

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3. Noun - Accumulated Debris:

Sea-weed can also refer to a mass of floating or tangled seaweed, debris, or other aquatic plants that may be carried ashore by the sea, often resulting from rough seas or storms.

Example sentence: The beach was covered in a thick layer of sea-weed after the stormy weather.

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4. Adjective - Popular or Local:

As an adjective, sea-weed can describe something that is either popular or specific to a local area, like a popular local dish from a specific coastal region.

Example sentence: The restaurant offers a variety of sea-weed dishes, including a delicious sea-weed salad that is a popular local favorite.

Note: The term "sea-weed" has different meanings and uses depending on the context, as mentioned above.

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