laver

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: в историческом или религиозном контексте обозначает большую чашу для ритуального омовения в древнем Иерусалимском храме; в кулинарном или ботаническом контексте обозначает съедобные красные водоросли или тип водорослей с полупрозрачными морщинистыми зелёными листьями.

A noun with multiple meanings: in a historical or religious context, it refers to a large basin used for ritual washing in the ancient Jewish Temple; in a culinary or botanical context, it refers to edible red seaweeds or a type of seaweed with translucent crinkly green fronds.

1. Ritual basinC2formal

   A large basin used by priests in the ancient Jewish Temple for ceremonial washing.

   Умывальник

   • The priest purified his hands in the laver before the sacrifice.
   • According to the text, the laver was made of bronze.
   • The laver stood between the altar and the entrance of the tabernacle.

   Синонимыbasinfontlavabo

2. Edible seaweedC1formalculinary

   A type of edible red seaweed, often used in cooking, especially in East Asian cuisine.

   Съедобная водоросль

   • Laver is commonly used to wrap sushi rolls.
   • Dried laver is a popular snack in many countries.
   • The chef prepared a salad with fresh laver and sesame oil.

3. Green seaweedC1formalculinary

   A type of edible seaweed with translucent, crinkly green fronds, often found in coastal areas.

   Зелёные водоросли

   • The green laver was harvested from the rocky shore.
   • She added laver to the soup for extra flavor and texture.
   • Laver can be eaten raw or cooked in various dishes.

   Синонимыulva