noun
abalone
ab-uh-LOH-nee/ˌæbəˈləʊni/
An edible sea mollusk with an iridescent shell.
The abalone clings to a rock beneath the water.
Etymology
Rumsen aluan is said to mean “red abalone,” naming a particular kind of mollusk. In English, the name denotes the edible shellfish prized for its meat and mother-of-pearl.
In context
The iridescent abalone shells are crafted into necklaces, earrings, and ceremonial ornaments.
More examples
- The diver leaves the small abalone undisturbed.
- They serve sliced abalone with rice.
- The shell of an abalone shines with changing colors.
Forms
abalone · abalones