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ABALONES
Noun
abalones
plural of abalone
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ABALONE
Ab`a*lo"ne, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A univalve mollusk of the genus Haliotis. The shell is lined with mother-of-pearl, and used for ornamental purposes; the sea-ear. Several large species are found on the coast of California, clinging closely to the rocks.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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