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perlemoen S. Afr.|pɜːrləˈmʊn|
Also paarlmoer.
[Afrikaans, f. Du. parelmoer mother of pearl.]
= klipkous.
1853L. Pappe Synopsis Edible Fishes Cape Good Hope 12 Amongst the mollusca, none are more eagerly caught, and none have such a deserved reputation as Haliotis Midae Lin. (Klipkous; Sea-ear), and a species of Stomatia (Paarlmoer). 1911J. D. F. Gilchrist S. Afr. Zool. ix. 192 The transposition of the organs [of unequal-sided molluscs]..may be so complete that the visceral loop is pulled into the form of the figure 8. Forms in which this occur..are the ordinary Limpet.., the Perlemoen or Klipkoes of South African Seas.., and the common periwinkle. 1947[see klipkous]. 1950Cape Times 5 July 14/3, I have already mentioned having enjoyed a perlemoen dish out at Blaauwberg. 1958L. G. Green S. Afr. Beachcomber xi. 127 South Africans are compensated for the scarcity of scallops by an abundance of perlemoen. This is the abalone of America and the ormer of the Channel Islands. They grow up to nine inches, and one of that size makes a rich meal indeed. 1966[see klipkous]. 1970G. Croudace Scarlet Bikini ii. 14 Perlemoen was said to have the effect of oysters upon the human libido. |