Laver (Noun)
Meaning 1
Australian tennis player who in 1962 was the second man to win the Australian and French and English and United States singles titles in the same year; in 1969 he repeated this feat (born in 1938).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
Edible red seaweeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Welsh delicacy, laverbread, is made from a specific type of laver that has been cooked with oatmeal and spices.
- In Japan, laver is a common ingredient in sushi rolls and is often served as a garnish or wrap.
- Laver is a type of edible red seaweed that grows on rocks and reef crevices in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
- Laver can also be dried and powdered, and is used as a seasoning or food coloring in many Asian cuisines.
- Maori people in New Zealand have traditionally harvested laver from rocky intertidal zones and used it as a food source for centuries.
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Meaning 3
(Old Testament) large basin used by a priest in an ancient Jewish temple to perform ritual ablutions.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The priest would wash his hands in the laver before proceeding to offer the burnt offering on the altar.
- In the temple, there were ten lavers that stood on ornate bronze bases with intricate carvings of flowers and other designs.
- According to the law, the laver should be filled with water from a spring and purified with ashes from a red heifer.
- A priest was tasked with the daily duty of emptying and cleaning the laver to prevent the buildup of dirt and debris.
- The laver's bronze surface sparkled in the sunlight, symbolizing the purity and cleanliness required for worship in the ancient Jewish temple.
Meaning 4
Seaweed with edible translucent crinkly green fronds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Laver is a popular ingredient in Welsh cuisine, often served with bacon, eggs, and cockles.
- In some Asian cultures, laver is considered a delicacy and is served as a side dish to complement sushi.
- Dried laver can be stored for long periods of time and is a staple in many coastal communities.
- Fresh laver has a sweet, slightly salty flavor and is often used in salads or as a garnish.
- The Japanese have been harvesting laver for centuries, using it to make nori sheets for wrapping sushi.