abalone

noun

ab·a·lo·ne ˌa-bə-ˈlō-nē

ˈa-bə-ˌlō-nē

: any of a genus (Haliotis) of edible rock-clinging gastropod mollusks that have a flattened shell slightly spiral in form, lined with mother-of-pearl, and with a row of apertures along its outer edge

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The otters’ most common tool is a rock, which the animals use to crack open abalone shells to get to the tender meat inside. —

Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 5 June 2024 Here are a few examples: Tracing where Indigenous fisherfolk collected black abalone for over 10,000 years can guide restoration efforts for this endangered species. —

Todd Braje, The Conversation, 16 May 2024 For one thing, the place serves abalone and curries. —

Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024 Seeing the different spins on classic Taiwanese dishes was such a delight—from the caviar and milk bread to the abalone in egg custard to the A5 wagyu (reminded me of Tawainese beef noodle soup!). —

Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 28 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for abalone