The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Dulse \Dulse\ (d[u^]ls), n. [Cf. Gael. duileasg; duille leaf +
   uisge water. Cf. Whisky.] (Bot.)
   A seaweed of a reddish brown color, which is sometimes eaten,
   as in Scotland. The true dulse is Sarcophyllis edulis; the
   common is Rhodymenia. [Written also dillisk.]
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         The crimson leaf of the dulse is seen
         To blush like a banner bathed in slaughter. --Percival.
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