ear-shell
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of large edible sea snail: "ear-shell" refers to any of various large marine gastropod mollusks belonging to the genus Haliotis.
- Characterized by a distinctive shell: The shell is flattened and ear-shaped, with a row of respiratory holes along one edge and a beautifully iridescent, pearly interior.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The diver collected several ear-shells from the rocky reef.
- The pearly interior of the ear-shell is often used in jewelry and ornamentation.
Advanced Usage
- The term "ear-shell" is a common name; the more formal biological genus name is .
- The Haliotis genus, commonly known as ear-shells or abalones, is found in coastal waters worldwide.
Variants and Related Words
- Abalone (n): This is the most common synonym for "ear-shell," especially in culinary and commercial contexts.
- Abalone steaks are considered a delicacy in many cultures.
- Ormer (n): A regional name for ear-shell/abalone, used primarily in the Channel Islands.
- Sea-ear (n): Another less common synonym that directly references the shell's shape.
Synonyms
- Abalone: The most widely used synonym.
- Haliotis: The scientific genus name.
Related Phrases
- While "ear-shell" itself is not typically part of phrasal verbs, it is central to compound nouns like:
- Ear-shell fishery: Refers to the industry of harvesting these mollusks.
- Ear-shell pearl: Refers to the mother-of-pearl lining from the shell.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms that directly feature the word "ear-shell." Its usage is primarily literal and scientific.
Noun
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any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior
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