n. [ Cf. Gael. duileasg; duille leaf + uisge water. Cf. Whisky. ] (Bot.) A seaweed of a reddish brown color, which is sometimes eaten, as in Scotland. The true dulse is Sarcophyllis edulis; the common is
The crimson leaf of the dulse is seen
To blush like a banner bathed in slaughter. Percival. [ 1913 Webster ]
(Bot.) A variety of edible seaweed (Laurencia pinnatifida) distinguished for its pungency. [ Scot. ] Lindley. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. Gael. duileasg; duille leaf + uisge water. Cf. Whisky. ] (Bot.) A seaweed of a reddish brown color, which is sometimes eaten, as in Scotland. The true dulse is Sarcophyllis edulis; the common is
The crimson leaf of the dulse is seen
To blush like a banner bathed in slaughter. Percival. [ 1913 Webster ]
(Bot.) A variety of edible seaweed (Laurencia pinnatifida) distinguished for its pungency. [ Scot. ] Lindley. [ 1913 Webster ]