Abalone /(ăb`ȧ*lō"nē̇)/

Ab·a·lo·ne

Abalone

n.
  1. 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. (Zool.)