Chondrus

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χόνδρος (khóndros, “cartilage”), after the gelatinous substance it produces when boiled.

Proper noun

Chondrus m

A taxonomic genus within the family Gigartinaceae – certain red algae.

Hyponyms

(genus): Chondrus crispus - selected species

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