[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

abalone \ab`alo"ne\ a^b`.al=o"n-e, n. zool.
   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.
   1913 webster
see also:
haliotis 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

abalone
     n : any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus
         haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior
         syn: ear-shell
see also:
ear-shell 

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