The shells of the awabi, or 'sea-ear,' which reaches a surprising size in these western waters, are converted by skilful polishing and cutting into wonderful dishes, bowls, cups, and other articles, over whose surfaces the play of iridescence is like a flickering of fire of a hundred colours. º18. From Wordnik.com. [Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan Second Series] Reference
‘sea-ear’), the residuum issues beneath the shell, for the shell is perforated to give an outlet. From Wordnik.com. [The History of Animals] Reference
14 Haliotis tuberculata, or 'sea-ear.'. From Wordnik.com. [Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan First Series] Reference
How about abalone, caracoles, queen conch, tsalingaria, ass's ear shell, sea-ear, ormer or paua?. From Wordnik.com. [Mark's Daily Apple] Reference
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