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ab·a·lo·ne

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NOUN:

Any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis, having an ear-shaped shell with a row of holes along the outer edge. The colorful pearly interior of the shell is often used for making ornaments. Also called ear shell .

ETYMOLOGY:
American Spanish abulón

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