Abalone
Pronunciation : Ab`a*lo"ne
Part of Speech : n. (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: A univalve mollusk of the genus Haliotis. The shell is lined with mother-of-pearl, and used for ornamental purposes; the sea-ear. Several large species are found on the coast of California, clinging closely to the rocks.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913