nori
/ˈnɔː.ri/
Japanese Origin
Food & Drink
Original Word
海苔
Kanji (nori)
Entered English
19th century
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "nori"
From Japanese 'nori' (海苔), edible seaweed used as a wrapping for sushi and onigiri. The dried sheet form was invented in Tokyo (then Edo) in the 18th century using paper-making techniques.
Example Usage
"She wrapped the rice and fish in a sheet of nori."