Definition of NORI

nori

Meanings

Plural: noris

Noun

  • A type of seaweed, a red alga, laver (genus Pyropia, including species P. yezoensis and P. tenera).
  • The seaweed, chopped and formed into sheets, used in the preparation of sushi.
  • Alternative form of norry.

Origin / Etymology

From Japanese 海苔(のり) (nori), ultimately from Proto-Japonic *nǝri. The kanji literally mean "ocean moss", although this does not represent actual etymology as they are jukujikun (熟字訓).

Scrabble Score: 4

nori is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
nori is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nori is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 5

nori is a valid Words With Friends word