Paua
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɑːwə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paua is a noun meaning (New Zealand) Any of several large, edible abalones of New Zealand, especially Haliotis iris, whose shell is used to make jewelry.
Meaning
(New Zealand) Any of several large, edible abalones of New Zealand, especially Haliotis iris, whose shell is used to make jewelry.
More Meanings
- (New Zealand) The shell of this mollusc.
- (New Zealand) A fish hook made from this shell.
Example Sentences
“Hey, we got paua for tea, Himi!” he calls, and comes to the base of the cliff.
Word Forms
- pauas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abalone, hapuku, uhllo, hapuka, avalone, pipi.
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