About The Word Abalone
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Abalone
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What's The Definition Of Abalone?
[n] any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior
Synonyms | Synonyms for Abalone: ear-shell Related Terms | Find terms related to Abalone: See Also | gastropod | genus Haliotis | Haliotis | Haliotis tuberculata | ormer | sea-ear | univalve Abalone In Webster's Dictionary \Ab`a*lo"ne\ ([a^]b`[.a]*l[=o]"n[-e]), n. (Zo["o]l.)
A univalve mollusk of the genus {Haliotis}. The shell is
lined with mother-of-pearl, and used for ornamental purposes;
the sea-ear. Several large species are found on the coast of
California, clinging closely to the rocks.
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