Definition
abalone
noun
- a marine mollusk with a shell that has a row of holes and is lined with mother-of-pearl, eaten as food
Examples
- The chef prepared fresh abalone for the seafood dinner.
- Abalone shells are prized for their iridescent mother-of-pearl interior.
- We ordered grilled abalone at the coastal restaurant.
- The diver collected abalone from the rocky ocean floor.
- Abalone is considered a delicacy in many Asian cuisines.