1. Plural of laminaria; large brown seaweeds of the genus Laminaria, commonly known as kelp, found in cold ocean waters.
Usage: botanical/marine biology term; typically used in scientific or ecological contexts
2. Medical devices made from dried laminaria seaweed, used to gradually dilate the cervix during certain medical procedures.
Usage: medical/obstetric term

Examples

• Laminarias are harvested commercially for use in food and cosmetic products.
• The rocky coastline was covered with laminarias swaying in the ocean current.
• Marine biologists study laminarias to understand kelp forest ecosystems.
• Laminarias contain alginic acid, which is used as a thickening agent in many foods.
• The doctor inserted laminarias to prepare the patient for the procedure.