HALIOTIS

Haliotis, genus Haliotis

(noun) type genus of the family Haliotidae

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Ha`li*o"tis ( or ), n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A genus of marine shells; the ear-shells. See Abalone.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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