Laver
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɑːvə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Laver is a noun meaning A red alga/seaweed, Porphyra umbilicalis (syn. Porphyra laciniata), eaten as a vegetable.
Meaning
A red alga/seaweed, Porphyra umbilicalis (syn. Porphyra laciniata), eaten as a vegetable.
More Meanings
- Other seaweeds similar in appearance or use, especially:
- Where one laves, a washroom, particularly a lavatorium, the washing area in a monastery.
- That which laves, particularly a washbasin.
- One who laves: a washer.
Example Sentences
Infinit streames continually did well / Out of this fountaine, sweet and faire to see, / The which into an ample lauer fell […]
To roast a leg, haunch, or saddle of mutton. […] A modern refinement is to put laver in the dripping-pan, which, in basting, imparts a high gout; or a large saddle may be served over a pound and a half of laver, stewed in brown sauce with catsup and seasonings.
Word Forms
- lavers
Synonyms for laver
Depending on context, synonyms include washbasin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wash, washing, laverbread, amanori, nori, shoreweed.
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