paua
paua · pauas · paua
Any of several large, edible abalones of New Zealand, especially Haliotis iris, whose…Any of several large, edible abalones of New Zealand, especially Haliotis iris, whose shell is used to make jewelry.
/ˈpɑːwə/
Meaning
3 senses(New Zealand)Any of several large, edible abalones of New Zealand, especially Haliotis iris, whose shell is used to make jewelry.
(New Zealand)The shell of this mollusc.
(New Zealand)A fish hook made from this shell.
Origin
Borrowed from Māori pāua.Borrowed from Māori pāua.
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