chlorella

noun
chlo·​rel·​la | \ klə-ˈre-lə How to pronounce chlorella (audio) \

Definition of chlorella

: any of a genus (Chlorella) of unicellular green algae

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Favorite flavors: Purple Rain, with blueberries and ginger root, and Believe, a mossy green tonic supercharged with lemon balm, juniper berries, and chlorella. Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, "Forget Keychains, Local Kombucha Is Our Must-Buy Travel Item," 28 Aug. 2019 The bun was enriched with chlorella, a microalga, and the sauce laced with sea lettuce, another common algae. Marta Zaraska, Discover Magazine, "Raising the Steaks: How One City in the Netherlands Wants to Feed the World," 13 Mar. 2019 In this recipe, the matcha boosts circulation, tocos delivers high levels of vitamins D and E, chlorella detoxifies the skin, and manuka honey works as a soothing, antibacterial exfoliator. Mia Adorante Christiansen, Bon Appetit, "5 Ways to Get Your Skin as Psyched About Spring as You Are," 3 May 2018 Add to a small ceramic bowl 1⁄2 tablespoon tocotrienols, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon chlorella and mix well with the brush. Mia Adorante Christiansen, Bon Appetit, "5 Ways to Get Your Skin as Psyched About Spring as You Are," 3 May 2018 For our hemp milk chai, chlorella powder plays a somewhat more subtle—but still notable—role. Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appetit, "What Is Chlorella Powder and Why Do We Love It?," 23 Jan. 2018 Add to a small ceramic bowl ½ tablespoon tocotrienols, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon chlorella and mix well with the brush. Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, "5 Ways to Feel Better Now, According to CAP Beauty’s New Book," 2 Apr. 2018 Their Green Adaptogen Powder claims to boost energy and strengthen immunity with suma, maca, and chlorella. Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appetit, "Are These Green Powders as Good for Us as They Claim?," 31 Oct. 2017 This cream gets great reviews for its ability to prevent wrinkles using chlorella extract, an ingredient that has gotten good results in scientific studies. Kathleen Hou, The Cut, "Everything You Need to Know About Moisturizing Your Neck," 31 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of chlorella

1904, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for chlorella

New Latin, genus name, from Greek chlōros

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chlorella

noun
chlo·​rel·​la | \ klə-ˈrel-ə How to pronounce chlorella (audio) \

Medical Definition of chlorella

1 capitalized : a genus of unicellular green algae potentially a source of high-grade protein and B-complex vitamins
2 : any alga of the genus Chlorella