nori
Meaning: dried seaweed
Pronunciation: NOR-ee
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Meaning
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dried seaweed
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seaweed sheets
Usage: Seaweed wrapper
Examples
"Wrap da musubi with nori"
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: Japanese
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "nori" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"nori" means "dried seaweed" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Seaweed wrapper.
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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