"sea ball" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sea balls [plural]
Etymology: sea + ball, from the round shape of the seaweed, and since it was formed in the sea. Etymology templates: {{af|en|sea|ball}} sea + ball Head templates: {{en-noun}} sea ball (plural sea balls)
  1. A clump of seaweed produced by the action of the waves Categories (lifeform): Algae
    Sense id: en-sea_ball-en-noun-7gWa~0lS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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