Abalone

Word ABALONE
Character 7
Hyphenation ab a lo ne
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Abalone"

What do we mean by abalone?

Any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis, having an ear-shaped shell with a row of holes along the outer edge. The colorful pearly interior of the shell is often used for making ornaments. noun

A general name on the Pacific coast of the United States for marine shells of the family Haliotidæ (which see), having an oval form with a very wide aperture, a narrow, flattened ledge or columella, and a subspiral row of perforations extending from the apex to the distal margin of the shell. noun

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. noun

Any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior noun

An edible univalve mollusc of the genus Haliotis, having a shell lined with mother-of-pearl.

The meat of the aforementioned mollusc.

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The word "abalone" in example sentences

So we set up camp on the beach which was nearly covered in abalone shells. ❋ Unknown (2006)

(Italy) and abulón, the Spanish source of our word abalone -- began 30 years ago in California. ❋ Unknown (2008)

(Italy) and abulón, the Spanish source of our word abalone -- began 30 years ago in La Jolla. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The total annual allowable catch of perlemoen, also known as abalone, has dropped rapidly over the years to the current 100 tons. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Raymond Chin Pang Shue was identified as the abalone diver who died in an incident that began at about 8: 30 a.m. ❋ Unknown (2010)

While investigating the case, police caught two Chinese nationals and a South African in possession of perlemoen (also known as abalone) on the farm Breelaagte, on the Cockscoombe road.

Unfortunately statistics for gangs involved in other forms of crime, such as abalone theft are very sketchy. ❋ Unknown (2008)

OR canned Chinese gluten "abalone", or other seafood sub such as Worthington "Skallops" ❋ Bryanna Clark Grogan (2007)

Rolland and Carol Sherman and published by Robert Rose, it contains over 8,000 entries on topics ranging from "abalone" to "zymurgy." ❋ Unknown (2006)

R67-million - to natural resources, such as abalone smuggling or over-fishing. ❋ Unknown (2002)

Suspended from the beams were big iridescent pearl-shells, known in southern California as "abalone," and in the rainbow-tinted half-globes gleamed electric lights, subdued by dull gold glass; but neither these nor the tall shaded lamps on the low wall of the terrace, nor the hidden electric bulbs in the fountain basin, were allowed to shine out yet. ❋ Unknown (1889)

I start with cold, marinated abalone which is nice enough if you like abalone. ❋ Unknown (2010)

(Note: prized for its size and rarity, this kind of abalone fetches thousands of dollars a pound) ❋ Unknown (2009)

At 4:05 in the afternoon, Kim Floresca is preparing the sauce for the abalone dish. ❋ Lisa Abend (2011)

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