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sea-ear

sea-ear

9.9
A sea snail with a flat ear-shaped shell found near the Channel Islands
  • noun
  • UK
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  • The shell of the sea-ear is prized for its iridescent mother-of-pearl lining.

Examples

  • Many divers visit the Channel Islands to search for sea-ear and other shellfish.

  • The sea-ear is a delicacy in many coastal regions.

  • Scientists are studying the population decline in local sea-ear species.

  • I found a beautiful sea-ear on the beach yesterday.

  • Divers enjoy collecting sea-ear shells along the shores of the Channel Islands.

  • The sea-ear is often featured in local seafood markets due to its unique flavor.

  • During low tide, we saw many sea-ears nestled among the rocks at the beach.

Synonyms

abalone
vssea-ear
5 8.1

A large sea snail with a flat ear-shaped shell and a shiny inside that people eat

is the specific regional variety found near the Channel Islands rather than the whole group
ormer
vssea-ear
  • UK
9.9

A small edible sea snail with a flat shell eaten as a special food

is a general local type rather than focusing on its culinary value
Haliotis tuberculata
vssea-ear
  • Specialized
9.9

A sea snail with a flattened shell that people eat

is the general local type name, not a precise scientific species label
ear-shell
vssea-ear
7.9

A large sea snail with a flat, shiny shell eaten as food

is the regional type name emphasizing origin rather than the descriptive label

Surface Forms

sea-ear singular
sea-ears plural

Etymology

Sea-ear is made from the simple parts sea and ear because the abalone's shell looks like a small 'ear' from the sea. So, sea-ear means a type of abalone, a sea snail with an ear-shaped shell and a shiny mother-of-pearl lining.