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paua
pau·a [ pów ə ] (plural pau·as or pau·a)


noun 
Definition:
 
New Zealand abalone: an edible abalone with an iridescent shell. Use: ornaments, jewelry. Native to: New Zealand.  Latin name Haliotis iris.
[Mid-19th century. < Maori]
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