Abalone

Definition of Abalone

Ab`a`lo´ne   Pronunciation: ăb`å`lō´nė
n.1.(Zool.) 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.

Related Words

ear-shell, gastropod, genus Haliotis, Haliotis, Haliotis tuberculata, ormer, sea-ear, univalve
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