nori

noun

: dried laver seaweed pressed into thin sheets and used especially as a seasoning or as a wrapper for sushi

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Lay down a piece of nori and place the rice brick in the center. Peter Burke, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024 Start with dippable delights that includes black sesame hummus with nori crackers; caramelized scallion & creme Gracie with house chips; then move on to succulent small bites like roasted sea scallops doused with chilli butter; and juicy crispy mushroom bao buns. Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Tonight’s dinner is Japanese chicken patties wrapped in nori and pan-fried with a teriyaki glaze, bok choy from last night, and a new pot of rice. Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024 The menu changes every four to six weeks, with standout dishes like East Coast oysters with pickled kohlrabi and spruce vinegar and local smoked steelhead trout with nori puree, sea beans, and purslane. Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nori 

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nori was in 1892

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“Nori.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nori. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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