abalone
IPA: æbʌɫˈoʊni
noun
- (Canada, US, Australia) An edible univalve mollusc of the genus Haliotis, having a shell lined with mother-of-pearl.
- (Canada, US, Australia) The meat of the aforementioned mollusc.
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Examples of "abalone" in Sentences
- She harvested an abalone from the ocean, marveling at its iridescent shell
- The chef prepared a delicious abalone dish with garlic butter and herbs
- Scuba divers often search for abalone along the rocky coastlines of California
- The jewelry designer crafted a stunning necklace featuring a shimmering abalone pendant
- The abalone population has been declining due to overfishing and habitat destruction
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