ear-shell

A form of ear shell — An abalone or its shell.

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Meanings

nounear-shell (plural ear-shells)

plural ear-shells

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of ear shell.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounany of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior

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APA

ear-shell. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ear-shell

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“ear-shell.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ear-shell. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ear-shell,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ear-shell.

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