abalone Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior
ear-shell.
WordNet
Ab`a*lo"ne noun
Definitions
(Zoöl.) 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.
