Chondrus

See also: chondrus

Translingual

Wikispecies

Etymology

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

Proper noun

Chondrus m

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

Hyponyms

• (genus): Chondrus crispus - selected species