laminaria

Meanings

• noun

  Large, complex seaweed belonging to the Laminariaceae family, commonly found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific.

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Variants

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laminaria , laminarian , laminarians , laminarias

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Etymology

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From Latin laminaris, meaning 'covered with scales' or 'laminated'.

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Trivia

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1. Laminaria japonica is the most commonly used species for medicinal purposes.

2. Laminaria can grow up to 30 meters (100 feet) long.

3. Laminaria is rich in iodine, making it an excellent source of this essential nutrient.

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1. Kelp: Laminaria is a type of kelp, which is a large, complex seaweed that grows in underwater forests called kelp beds.

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In traditional medicine, laminaria has been used as a natural remedy for various ailments, particularly for dilation of the cervix during childbirth. It has also been used as a food source and in the production of agar, a gelatin-like substance.

How to Memorize "laminaria"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, brown seaweed growing underwater, with long, ribbon-like fronds.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the sea and underwater forests.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that Laminaria is a type of seaweed that starts with the letter L.

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