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.
A large marine snail and a delicacy in Chinese food called "Pao Yu" in Chinese, known as "awabi" in Japanese cuisine, as "loco" in South American, as "ormer" in the English Channel, as "muttonfish" in Australia and as "paua" in New Zealand . Abalone can be purchased fresh, canned, dried or salted. If purchased fresh, it should be alive and not fishy-smelling. Refrigerate fresh abalone as soon as possible and cook within a day of purchase. Read more...
Abalone is a variety of sea snail. Abalone is known as Oreille de Mer in France, awabi in Japan, paua in New Zealand, mutton fish in Australia, Loco in various South American countries, and Ormer or Venus ear in England. The largest variety of abalone is the red abalone found off the coast of California, which can reach 11 inches across. See also: Abalone Poisoning
also spelt Abalone in [Malay], Pow Yee [Chinese], Awab i [Japan], Paua [New Zealand] Abalone. This delicacy is savored, usually in a restaurant, in a banquet or formal dinner celebrating a momentous or auspicious occasion.
A mollusk, related to a sea snail, similar in flavor to a clam. It may be cooked by various methods and is best suited to very long or very short cooking times. Also called "Awabi" in Japanese cuisine and "Loco" in South American cuisine. It has been over-harvested and is very expensive when available. A small amount is being commercial raised.
colourful shell material commonly inlaid on instruments for decoration. Abalone comes in a vast array of colours and is very beautiful.
A deep sea shell fish that is popular ingredient in Chinese and Japanese dishes. In China it is featured in Cantonese cooking. It is available fresh, dried, or canned. In dried form it must be soaked for several days before using. Abalone has been tremendously over-fished hence the extremely high price. A can of six pieces can reach prices of over one hundred dollars.
Abalone is the American English variant of the Spanish name Abulón used for various species of shellfish (mollusks) from the Haliotidae family (genus Haliotis). The abalones belong to the large class of gastropods (Gastropoda). There is only one genus in the family Haliotidae, and about four to seven subgenera. The taxonomy is somewhat confused. The number of species range from about 100 to about 130 species (due to the occurrence of hybrids), characterized by a richly coloured (on the inside—the outside is rough and mostly brown) shell yielding mother-of-pearl. This is also commonly called ear-shell, in Guernsey ormer (Fr. ormier, for oreille de mer), perlemoen in South Africa and paua in New Zealand. Abalone is also prevalent in Australian and South African coastal waters and is highly valued. The meat of an abalone is also considered an expensive delicacy in certain parts of South-East and East Asia, especially in Japan, although it has a high cholesterol content.
any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior
A large snail valued both for food and for its single, flattened shell lined with mother-of-pearl.
A univalve mollusc known for its iridescent natural pearls.
The scientific name for abalone is Haliotis ruber...
n. Phylum Mollusca, Class Gastropoda, Order Archaeogastropoda. Any of the edible, rock-clinging shelled molluscs (genus Haliotis) that have a flattened shell lined with mother-of pearl, with a row of openings along the outer edge.
An edible sea-creature with an ear shaped shell lined with mother of pearl. Abalone is an endangered species.
A small marine snail whose shell is used for ornament or decoration
view pendant view pendant large ocean gastropod (Haliotis sp.) whose shell has attractive nacreous lining; cut into various shaped and perforated to make ornaments often placed in graves; probably obtained in trade with coastal people.
Abalone is a mollusk whose shell is iridescent on the inside; abalone is a source of mother of pearl, which is used in jewelry making.
A highly colorful shell material commonly used on instrument inlays. Abalone inlays come in a rainbow of colors and can appear to change color when viewed from different angles. Sometimes also called "mother of pearl".
A univalve mollusk know for its iridescent natural pearls, for its shell (used for ornamentation), and for its meat Also known as Haliotis Abraiaman
Abalone is a mollusk with a pearly shell that is often used in jewelry.
An iridescent shell that is characterized by dark swirling colors including purple, green, and blue. Abalone, paua, and mother of pearl are all in the same shell family, but in fashion jewelry the iridescent white shell is referred to as mother of pearl, the dark shell as abalone, and the bluish shell as paua.
A mollusc whose shell is iridescent on the inside. Abalone is a source of mother of pearl which is used in jewellery making. Also referred to as 'paua' in New Zealand.
Iridescent pieces of shell from the abolone sea mollusk.
Abalone is mineral generated by the marine mollusks and used for many silver jewelry items.
A natural shell material used as an inlay material on musical instruments. It comes in many colors and has an iridescent sheen when viewed from different angles. - Category: Guitar Repair/Building
mollusk whose shell is pearlescent on the inside. This material can be scraped off, sliced thin, and used as inlay on a variety of jewelry, furniture, etc. These scrapings are called " mother of pearl".
mollusc whose shell is iridescent on the inside. Abalone is a source of mother of pearl which is used in jewellery making. Also known for its delicious edible flesh.