kelp

Any of various brown seaweeds of the order Laminariales, often growing very large and forming dense beds.

The ashes of seaweed, formerly used as a source of potash and iodine.

A hook or crook by means of which a pot or kettle is hung over a fire.

A sheath.

A young crow.

Large seaweeds, such as are used in producing the manufactured kelp.

Specifically, the seaweed Macrocystis pyrifera, of the Pacific coast of North and South America, etc.

The product of seaweeds when burned, from which carbonate of soda is obtained.

The calcined ashes of seaweed, — formerly much used in the manufacture of glass, now used in the manufacture of iodine.