seaweed
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B1
/ˈsiːˌwiːd/
marine algae
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seaweed' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'sǣ' meaning 'sea' and 'wēod' meaning 'weed'.
Historical Evolution
'sǣwēod' transformed into the modern English word 'seaweed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'plants growing in the sea', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/05/01 16:56