'Sarcophyllis edulis' definitions:
Definition of 'Sarcophyllis edulis'
From: GCIDE
- 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.] [1913 Webster]
- The crimson leaf of the dulse is seen To blush like a banner bathed in slaughter. --Percival. [1913 Webster]