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词汇 ormer
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Definition of ormer in English:

ormer

noun ˈɔːmə
  • An abalone (mollusc), especially one used as food in the Channel Islands.

    (尤指在海峡群岛食用的)鲍

    Genus Haliotis, in particular H. tuberculata

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Oormer is a single-shelled gastropod that crawls (limpet-like) over the rocks feeding on algae.
    • Although the ormer is not a commercially exploited species, it is very important both biologically and socially to Jersey.
    • The ormer is a favourite with islanders who can spend hours wading through rock pools on Guernsey’s coastline in search of the elusive abalone.

Origin

Mid 17th century: Channel Islands French, from French ormier, from Latin auris maris 'ear of the sea' (because of its ear-like shape).

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