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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNori
/ˈnɔː.ri/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of edible seaweed, often used in Japanese cuisine.
"Nori is essential for making sushi rolls." - 2
A sheet of dried seaweed used for wrapping sushi or onigiri.
"She wrapped the rice ball in a piece of nori."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'nori' originates from the Japanese language, where it refers to edible seaweed used in various dishes. It has been adopted into English culinary terminology, particularly in the context of sushi and Japanese cuisine, reflecting the globalization of food culture in the late 20th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nori" is said worldwide
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nori
Transliteration: nori
"Le nori est utilisé pour faire des sushis."
Nori
Transliteration: Nori
"Nori wird für Sushi verwendet."
nori
Transliteration: nori
"Il nori è un ingrediente fondamentale per il sushi."
nori
Transliteration: nori
"El nori se utiliza para hacer sushi."
nori
Transliteration: nori
"O nori é usado para fazer sushi."
नोरी
Transliteration: nori
"नोरी का उपयोग सुशी बनाने में किया जाता है।"
海苔
Transliteration: hǎitái
"海苔用于制作寿司。"
김
Transliteration: gim
"김은 초밥을 만드는 데 사용됩니다."
海苔
Transliteration: nori
"海苔は寿司を作るのに使われます。"
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