kelp

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14th c., from Middle English culp, culpe, kilp, but of unknown ultimate origin. Pronunciation

• (RP, GA) enPR: kĕlp, IPA: /kɛlp/

Noun

kelp

1. Any of several large brown seaweeds (order Laminariales).
2. The calcined ashes of seaweed, formerly used in glass and iodine manufacture.

Translations

• French: laminaire, kelp, goémon, varech
• German: Seetang, Tang, Kelp
• Portuguese: alga marinha
• Russian: бурый
• Spanish: quelpo

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