kelp
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/kɛlp/
large brown seaweed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'kelp' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'culpe,' where it referred to seaweed used for producing soda ash.
Historical Evolution
'culpe' transformed into the modern English word 'kelp' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to seaweed used for producing soda ash, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a type of large brown seaweed.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large brown seaweed that typically has a long, tough stalk with a broad frond divided into strips.
Kelp forests are important marine ecosystems.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a substance obtained from kelp, used in various industrial processes.
Kelp is used in the production of alginate.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/05/08 10:16