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abalone Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
An edible marine gastropod mollusk of the genus Haliotis, found in warm and temperate coastal waters worldwide, characterized by a shallow, ear-shaped shell with a row of respiratory pores.
Usage Example
"The marine biologist studied how changes in ocean temperature affected the growth rate of the red ormer along the Californian coast."
Strongest
ormer
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gastropod
mollusk
• noun (Context 2)
The highly iridescent inner shell of the abalone snail, prized for its natural beauty and extensively used in jewelry, musical instrument inlay, and decorative arts.
Usage Example
"The antique guitar featured a beautiful fingerboard adorned with intricate nacre inlays that shimmered in the stage lights."
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nacre
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