ormer

/'ɔ:mə/

Thân thiện

A diver carefully collects an ormer from a rocky seabed.

Definition

Noun: * An edible marine gastropod mollusk of the genus Haliotis, specifically the species Haliotis tuberculata, found in the coastal waters of the English Channel, particularly around the Channel Islands. It is a type of abalone, characterized by a single, ear-shaped shell with a row of respiratory pores and a large muscular foot.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The ormer is a prized delicacy in the Channel Islands.
  • During low tide, we went searching for ormers on the rocky shore.
  • Strict regulations govern the harvesting of ormers to protect the population.

Advanced Usage

• "to go ormering": The activity of searching for and collecting ormers, typically at low tide.
  • The tradition of ormering has been passed down for generations on the island.

Variants and Related Words

• Abalone (n): The common name for various species in the family Haliotidae, including the ormer. "Ormer" is a regional name for a specific type of abalone.
• Sea ear (n): Another common name for abalone, derived from the shape of its shell.

Synonyms

• Abalone: The general term for this type of mollusk.
• Haliotis: The scientific genus name.
• Sea ear: A descriptive synonym based on shell shape.

Related Idioms

• None commonly associated specifically with "ormer." The word is primarily used in a literal, zoological, or culinary context.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an abalone found near the Channel Islands

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sea-ear
• Haliotis tuberculata