Meaning of ABALONE
| Pronunciation: | | `abu'lownee
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[n] any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior |
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ABALONE is a 7 letter word that starts with A. |
| | Synonyms: | | ear-shell |
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| | See Also: | | gastropod, genus Haliotis, Haliotis, Haliotis tuberculata, ormer, sea-ear, univalve | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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