Definitions for: Laminaria

[n] type genus of the family Laminariaceae: perennial brown kelps

Webster (1913) Definition: Lam`i*na"ri*a, n. [NL. See Lamina.] (Bot.)
A genus of great seaweeds with long and broad fronds; kelp,
or devil's apron. The fronds commonly grow in clusters, and
are sometimes from thirty to fifty feet in length. See
Illust. of Kelp.

Synonyms: genus Laminaria

See Also: family Laminariaceae, kelp, Laminariaceae, protoctist genus