spirulina

noun

spi·​ru·​lina ˌspī-rə-ˈlī-nə 

ˌspir-ə-ˈlē-

: a microscopic filamentous aquatic cyanobacterium (genus Spirulina, especially S. platensis synonym Arthrospira platensis) that is sometimes cultivated for use as food especially as a dietary supplement

Examples of spirulina in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its original Green Superfood powder blends vegetables, fruits, and greens with digestive enzymes and probiotics like wheatgrass, barley, alfalfa, açaí, and spirulina to increase energy levels, promote detoxification, and boost the immune system. —Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2025

The blend of hyaluronic acid, spirulina, and seawater offers a refreshing boost to your morning routine. —Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024

Flavoring agents aside, the powder delivers nutrients via a blend of grasses (like barley and wheatgrass), greens (think spinach, kale, broccoli, chlorella, spirulina, and cilantro), ashwaghandha, and prebiotics. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025

Luckily, this Adwoa Beauty mask tackles all these concerns with Moroccan laval clay, blue-tansy-flower oil, and spirulina extract, to name just a few of its restorative, strengthening, and conditioning ingredients. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from spirula small coil, diminutive of Latin spira coil

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spirulina

• acarina
• ballerina
• casuarina
• celestina
• concertina
• filipina
• foramina
• leucaena
• littorina
• scarlatina
• semolina
• serotina