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nori

/noʊriː/ noun · British & US
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What does nori mean?

noun

Thin sheets of seaweed, often used in Japanese cuisine, particularly in sushi and maki rolls. Nori is typically made from the red algae species Porphyra yezoensis or Porphyra tenera.

Example

"She carefully placed a sheet of nori on the sushi mat before adding the rice and fillings."

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