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Definition of: abalone
(ab′ə·lō′nē) noun
A shellfish (genus Haliotis) having a perforated ear-shaped shell lined with mother-of-pearl, which is used for inlaying, making buttons, beads, etc. Its meat is used for food. [ <Sp.]
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