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noun
Any of several large, edible abalones of New Zealand, especially Haliotis iris, whose shell is used to make jewelry.
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Usage: New-Zealand
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noun
The shell of this mollusc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: New-Zealand
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noun
A fish hook made from this shell.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: New-Zealand
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History
Borrowed from Māori pāua.
