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10 Language-to-English DictionariesUlva
/ˈʌl.və/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A genus of marine green algae comprising widespread species with flat, leaf-like thalli commonly known as sea lettuce.
"Large blooms of Ulva can accumulate on beaches and cause ecological concerns." - 2
Any seaweed belonging to the genus Ulva.
"The coastal tide pools were filled with vibrant green ulva swaying in the currents."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from classical Latin ulva, meaning sedge, reed, or marsh grass. Adopted into modern scientific nomenclature as the genus name for common edible green seaweeds, commonly known as sea lettuce.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ulva" is said worldwide
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laitue de mer
Transliteration: lɛ.ty dy mɛʁ
"La laitue de mer est une algue comestible."
Meersalat
Transliteration: ˈmeːɐ̯zaˌlat
"Meersalat wächst häufig an felsigen Küsten."
lattuga di mare
Transliteration: latˈtuːɡa di ˈmaːre
"La lattuga di mare è ricca di nutrienti."
lechuga de mar
Transliteration: leˈtʃuɣa de maɾ
"La lechuga de mar se encuentra en zonas intermareales."
alface-do-mar
Transliteration: alˈfasu du maɾ
"A alface-do-mar é utilizada na culinária costeira."
समुद्री सलाद
Transliteration: samudri salaad
"समुद्री सलाद एक प्रकार का हरा शैवाल है।"
石莼
Transliteration: shíchún
"石莼是一种常见的绿色海藻。"
파래
Transliteration: parae
"파래는 무기질이 풍부한 해조류입니다."
アオサ
Transliteration: aosa
"アオサは味噌汁の具としてよく食べられます。"
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