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Definition of Abalone

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

Definition of Abalone

1. n. 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.

Definition of Abalone

1. an edible shellfish [n -S]

Medical Definition of Abalone

1. 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. (19 Mar 1998)

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