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abalone

Meanings
  • noun

    A large edible marine mollusk that has a soft body enclosed in a heavy, calcified shell. It belongs to the Haliotis genus and is commonly found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

    - "Abalone is a popular delicacy in many coastal communities."
    - "The diver collected several abalone for dinner."
    - "Abalone is a type of mollusk that is highly prized for its meat."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75266733"
  2. /æb.əˈloʊ.ni/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1328954"
Synonyms

ear-shell , ormer , paua , pawa , perlemoen
Rhymes
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alone , molten , gone , throne , mown , known
Variants
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abalone , abalones
Etymology
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The word 'abalone' comes from the Spanish word 'abalón', which means 'shining stone'. This refers to the shiny appearance of the abalone shell.

Trivia
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  1. Abalone can grow up to 16 inches in length and can weigh up to 14 pounds.

  2. The largest recorded abalone was over 2 feet long and weighed over 20 pounds.

  3. Abalone has a complex digestive system that allows it to extract nutrients from rocks and other hard surfaces.

Related Concepts
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  1. Mollusks: Abalone is a type of mollusk, which is a large group of invertebrates that have soft bodies and hard shells.

  2. Marine life: Abalone is a marine organism that is found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

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Abalone has been a significant food source for many coastal communities for thousands of years. In some cultures, it is considered a delicacy and is prepared in various ways, including roasting, grilling, or steaming. Abalone has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

How to Memorize "abalone"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize abalone, visualize a large, shiny shell sitting on a rocky shore. Imagine the abalone moving slowly across the ocean floor, searching for food.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'abalone' with the phrase 'shining stone'. This can help you remember that the name of the mollusk comes from the shiny appearance of its shell.

  3. mnemonics

    - To remember the definition of abalone, use the mnemonic: 'A big, shiny, edible stone that swims in the sea.'

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