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ormer

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːmə/

Definition of ormer

noun

  • an abalone (mollusc), especially one used as food in the Channel Islands.
    • Genus Haliotis, in particular H. tuberculata

Origin:

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