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/ˌabəˈlōnē/,/ˈabəˌlōnē/,
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abalones, plural;
  1. An edible mollusk of warm seas that has a shallow ear-shaped shell lined with mother-of-pearl and pierced with respiratory holes

  1. any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior
  2. Abalone (from Spanish abulón) are small to very large-sized edible sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Haliotidae and the genus Haliotis. ...
  3. Abalone is a two-player strategy board game in which each player is represented by marbles of opposing colors. The objective is to push six of the opponent's marbles off the edge of the board.
  4. Abalone is a general purpose molecular dynamics and molecular graphics program for simulations of bio-molecules in a periodic boundary conditions in explicit water (Flexible SPC) or in implicit water models . ...
  5. An edible univalve mollusc of the genus Haliotis, having a shell lined with mother-of-pearl
  6. Abalone is a mollusk with a pearly shell that is often used in jewelry.
  7. A large mollusk of the genus Haliotis, having a bowlike shell bearing a row of respiratory holes, the flesh of which is used for food.
  8. Iridescent pieces of shell from the abalone sea mollusk.
  9. A large snail valued both for food and for its single, flattened shell lined with mother-of-pearl.
  10. This delicacy is savored (usually in a restaurant) in a banquet or formal dinner celebrating a momentous or auspicious occasion.
  11. Abalone, the sister to mother-of-pearl, is breathtaking in its shades of blues, greens and purples. Abalone lore suggests the gemstone brings wealth, power, and longevity. See abalone jewelry on Amazon
  12. The abalone pearl is one of the most beautiful and unusual types of pearls, as well as one of the rarest. The abalone produces the world's most spectacularly colored shell and an exquisite, highly iridescent precious pearl. The colors are rich and exotic. ...
  13. A large marine snail and a delicacy in Chinese food called "Pao Yu" in Chinese, known as "awabi" in Japanese cuisine, as "loco" in South American, as "ormer" in the English Channel, as "muttonfish" in Australia and as "paua" in New Zealand . ...
  14. This gastropod can be found along the coasts of California, Mexico and Japan. The edible portion is the "adductor muscle" (false foot) by which it clings to rocks. Its iridescent ear-shaped shell is the source of mother-of-pearl.
  15. The colorful pearly interior of the shell is often used for making ornaments such as beads.
  16. Mollusk; layered, iridescent blue-green interior of shell is carved or cut and used for inlay work, jewelry and small carvings.
  17. A rain-bowed colorful shell material used for inlay on guitars for decoration. The color varies greatly and enhances the overall appearance. See Photo.
  18. A highly colorful shell material commonly used on instrument inlays.  Abalone inlays come in a rainbow of colors and can appear to change color when viewed from different angles.  Sometimes also called "mother of pearl".
  19. Seashell creature of the Pacific Coast with an inner shell lining of gray/pink natural pearlized substance.  Used extensively by Indian tribes of the West.
  20. A mollusk that is popular ingredient in Chinese and Japanese dishes.  In China it is featured in Cantonese cooking. Abalone is a member of the genus Haliotis, which means sea ear, referring to the flat shell.  It is available fresh, dried, or canned. ...
  21. ttouch - large, flat-hand TTouch that uses the entire hand, except for the very center of the palm, to move a larger area of of the skin.  A less-invasive type of touch, useful to prepare a horse for cinch, surcingle - encourages breathing.
  22. Abalone are a type of marine snails found in North America, Asia, and Australia. They have large shells that are used for all sorts of jewelry from puka shell necklaces to mother of pearl pieces. The tortoise-shell shading of abalone is very appealing. ...
  23. A mollusk, related to a sea snail, similar in flavor to a clam. It may be cooked by various methods and is best suited to very long or very short cooking times. Also called "Awabi" in Japanese cuisine and "Loco" in South American cuisine. ...
  24. or Paua shell comes from the abalone, a sea mollusk. The pearly inside of the shell is polished and used in jewelry making and other decoration. New Zealand Abalone have a particularly striking rainbow-colored inside shell. ...
  25. Abalone  is a large single shell salt water mollusc also known by the French as Ormer and Pāua by New Zealanders.  Considered a delicacy, the flesh or mussel which has a chewy texture can be prepared and eaten in many different ways. ...