large brown seaweed found on the Pacific coast of America
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Kelp Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(n.)
The calcined ashes of seaweed, -- formerly much used in the manufacture of glass, now used in the manufacture of iodine.
The calcined ashes of seaweed, -- formerly much used in the manufacture of glass, now used in the manufacture of iodine.
(n.)
Any large blackish seaweed.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutAny large blackish seaweed.
kelp
\kelp\ (?), n. [formerly kilpe; of unknown origin.]
1. the calcined ashes of seaweed, -- formerly much used in the manufacture of glass, now used in the manufacture of iodine.
2. (bot.) any large blackish seaweed.
note: laminaria is the common kelp of great britain; macrocystis pyrifera and nereocystis lutkeana are the great kelps of the pacific ocean.
kelp
crab (zo?l.), a california spider crab (epialtus productus), found among seaweeds, which it resembles in color.
kelp
salmon (zo?l.), a serranoid food fish (serranus clathratus) of california. see cabrilla.
kelp
n : large brown seaweeds having fluted leathery fronds
similar words(3)
kelp salmon
kelp crab
kelp greenling
Noun
1. large brown seaweeds having fluted leathery fronds
(hypernym) brown algae
(hyponym) sea tangle, tang
(member-holonym) Laminaria, genus Laminaria
Kelp Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
Kelp Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
KELP may refer to:
- the ICAO code for the El Paso International Airport
- KELP (AM), a radio station (1590 AM) licensed to El Paso, Texas, United States
- KELP-FM, a radio station (89.3 FM) licensed to Mesquite, New Mexico, United States
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Kelps are large seaweeds (algae) belonging to the brown algae (Phaeophyceae) in the order Laminariales. There are about 30 different genera.
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Kelp Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
Scientific Name: Laminaria digitata. A type of seaweed. The stem-like parts of this plant have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have immunostimulatory and anticancer effects.
A Service of the National Cancer Institute.
Fucus Vesiculosus. Usually refers to seaweeds of the brown alga order Laminariales which possess large, flat, leaflike fronds. Excellent source of minerals from the sea, particularly iodine which is very important for the thyroid gland to function properly. Provides nutritional support to the nervous system and heart in the form of iodine, minerals, vitamins and cell salts. Beneficial to the sensory nerves, membranes surrounding the brain, brain tissue and spinal cord. Used for hair loss, goiter, obesity and ulcers. Good for thyroid function, arteries, and nails. Also an important general and nutritive tonic herb which aids in the treatment of constipation & gastrointestinal ailments, heart disease, high blood pressure, infectious disease, obesity, respiratory disease, rheumatism & arthritis, and thyroid deficiency. Kelp provides nutritive support to the entire body, and improves circulatory stimulation. As well as lowering blood cholesterol levels
