1. a marine mollusk with a shell that has a row of holes and is lined with mother-of-pearl, eaten as food

Examples

• The chef prepared fresh abalone for the seafood dinner.
• Abalone shells are prized for their iridescent mother-of-pearl interior.
• We ordered grilled abalone at the coastal restaurant.
• The diver collected abalone from the rocky ocean floor.
• Abalone is considered a delicacy in many Asian cuisines.