Definitions for: Abalone

[n] any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior

Webster (1913) 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.

Synonyms: ear-shell

See Also: gastropod, genus Haliotis, Haliotis, Haliotis tuberculata, ormer, sea-ear, univalve

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