sea-ear

/'si:'iə/
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sea-ear

A diver carefully examines a sea-ear attached to a rocky reef.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of marine mollusk: "sea-ear" refers specifically to an abalone, a large edible sea snail, found in the waters near the Channel Islands. It is named for its ear-shaped shell.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
Advanced Usage
  • As a zoological term: The term "sea-ear" is used in specific biological or regional contexts to denote this particular mollusk.
Variants and Related Words
  • Abalone (n): The more common general term for mollusks of the family Haliotidae, to which the sea-ear belongs.
  • Ormer (n): A regional name, particularly in the Channel Islands, for the same species of abalone.
Synonyms
  • Abalone: A general synonym for the mollusk.
  • Ormer: A regional synonym.
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(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms.)

sea-ear

A diver carefully examines a sea-ear attached to a rocky reef.

Noun
  1. an abalone found near the Channel Islands

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