also: くびれづた
noun
sea grapes; green caviar
A type of edible green seaweed, Caulerpa lentillifera, often called 'sea grapes' or 'green caviar' in English. Commonly eaten in Okinawa and other regions.
See also: 海葡萄 (うみぶどう)
沖縄ではクビレズタをよく食べる。
In Okinawa, people often eat sea grapes.
クビレズタはプチプチした食感が特徴だ。
Sea grapes are characterized by their popping texture.
Synonym; 海葡萄 (うみぶどう) is another common name for the same seaweed, literally 'sea grapes'. クビレズタ is the standard Japanese name, while 海葡萄 is a more descriptive term.
The name くびれずた likely derives from くびれ (constriction) + つた (ivy), referring to the constricted, grape-like shape of the seaweed. The exact derivation is uncertain.