HyperDic: ear-shell

English > 1 sense of the word ear-shell:
NOUNanimalear-shell, abaloneany of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior
English > ear-shell: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
MeaningAny of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior.
Synonymabalone
Member ofHaliotis, genus Haliotistype genus of the family Haliotidae
Narrowerormer, sea-ear, Haliotis tuberculataAn abalone found near the Channel Islands
Broadergastropod, univalveA class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes
Spanishabulón, haliotis, oreja de mar
Catalanabulón, orella de mar

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