nori
Meaning: dried seaweed
Usage: Nori refers to dried seaweed sheets, commonly used in sushi and as a snack. It's a versatile ingredient in many dishes.
"Wrap da musubi with nori"
"I like make sushi wit' da nori."
"You get nori fo' wrap da musubi?"
Origin: The term 'nori' is directly borrowed from the Japanese language, reflecting the influence of Japanese cuisine in Hawaii.
What does "nori" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"nori" means "dried seaweed" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Nori refers to dried seaweed sheets, commonly used in sushi and as a snack. It's a versatile ingredient in many dishes..
How do you pronounce "nori"?
"nori" is pronounced "NOR-ee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "nori" in a sentence?
Example: "Wrap da musubi with nori"
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