paua

Meaning

1. (New-Zealand) Any of several large, edible abalones of New Zealand, especially Haliotis iris, whose shell is used to make jewelry.
2. (New-Zealand) The shell of this mollusc.
3. (New-Zealand) A fish hook made from this shell.

Synonyms

abalone

ormer

ear shell

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɑːwə/

Etymology

Borrowed from Maori pāua.