sarcophyllis edulis

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sarcophyllis edulis - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Dulse \Dulse\ (d[u^]ls), n. [Cf. Gael. duileasg; duille leaf +
     uisge water. Cf. Whisky.] (Bot.)
     A seaweed of a reddish brown color, which is sometimes eaten,
     as in Scotland. The true dulse is Sarcophyllis edulis; the
     common is Rhodymenia. [Written also dillisk.]
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           The crimson leaf of the dulse is seen
           To blush like a banner bathed in slaughter. --Percival.
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