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Porphyra

noun
Por·​phy·​ra | \ ˈpȯ(r)fərə\

Definition of Porphyra

: a genus of red algae (family Bangiaceae) with thin gelatinous red or purple fronds furnishing the edible red laver

History and Etymology for Porphyra

New Latin, from Greek, purple fish, purple

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