Definition of paua in English:

paua

noun ˈpɑːwəˈpaʊə

1A large edible abalone (mollusc).
Example sentencesExamples
- Wild pigs, crayfish and paua were plentiful and used to supplement the food supply.
- My brother and I would walk through the pools at low tide and fish for paua and crayfish.
- The rocks there abound with crayfish, paua, mussels, kina, maomao and snapper.
- The pair were in possession of more than three times the recreational daily limit of paua and kina.
- Some people go diving and catch crayfish and occasionally paua.
1. 1.1 The shell of the paua, used to make jewellery, ornaments, etc.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The shop has a good selection of New Zealand souvenirs at reasonable prices including jade and paua items.
  The Maori elements are to be found in the bands of symmetrically ordered paua shell inlay, a customary ceremonial and artistic material.
  They were made by her brothers and sisters with paua and handmade paper.
  One strikingly beautiful gown is made of bubble wrap and organza, and another pairs paua shells and feathers.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Maori.

Definition of paua in US English:

paua

nounˈpouəˈpaʊə

1A large edible abalone (mollusk).
Example sentencesExamples
- The rocks there abound with crayfish, paua, mussels, kina, maomao and snapper.
- Wild pigs, crayfish and paua were plentiful and used to supplement the food supply.
- The pair were in possession of more than three times the recreational daily limit of paua and kina.
- Some people go diving and catch crayfish and occasionally paua.
- My brother and I would walk through the pools at low tide and fish for paua and crayfish.
1. 1.1 The shell of the paua, used to make jewelry, ornaments, etc.
  Example sentencesExamples
  One strikingly beautiful gown is made of bubble wrap and organza, and another pairs paua shells and feathers.
  They were made by her brothers and sisters with paua and handmade paper.
  The Maori elements are to be found in the bands of symmetrically ordered paua shell inlay, a customary ceremonial and artistic material.
  The shop has a good selection of New Zealand souvenirs at reasonable prices including jade and paua items.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Maori.

单词	paua
释义	Definition of paua in English: paua noun ˈpɑːwəˈpaʊə NZ 1A large edible abalone (mollusc). Example sentencesExamples Wild pigs, crayfish and paua were plentiful and used to supplement the food supply. My brother and I would walk through the pools at low tide and fish for paua and crayfish. The rocks there abound with crayfish, paua, mussels, kina, maomao and snapper. The pair were in possession of more than three times the recreational daily limit of paua and kina. Some people go diving and catch crayfish and occasionally paua. 1.1 The shell of the paua, used to make jewellery, ornaments, etc. Example sentencesExamples The shop has a good selection of New Zealand souvenirs at reasonable prices including jade and paua items. The Maori elements are to be found in the bands of symmetrically ordered paua shell inlay, a customary ceremonial and artistic material. They were made by her brothers and sisters with paua and handmade paper. One strikingly beautiful gown is made of bubble wrap and organza, and another pairs paua shells and feathers. Origin Mid 19th century: from Maori. Definition of paua in US English: paua nounˈpouəˈpaʊə NZ 1A large edible abalone (mollusk). Example sentencesExamples The rocks there abound with crayfish, paua, mussels, kina, maomao and snapper. Wild pigs, crayfish and paua were plentiful and used to supplement the food supply. The pair were in possession of more than three times the recreational daily limit of paua and kina. Some people go diving and catch crayfish and occasionally paua. My brother and I would walk through the pools at low tide and fish for paua and crayfish. 1.1 The shell of the paua, used to make jewelry, ornaments, etc. Example sentencesExamples One strikingly beautiful gown is made of bubble wrap and organza, and another pairs paua shells and feathers. They were made by her brothers and sisters with paua and handmade paper. The Maori elements are to be found in the bands of symmetrically ordered paua shell inlay, a customary ceremonial and artistic material. The shop has a good selection of New Zealand souvenirs at reasonable prices including jade and paua items. Origin Mid 19th century: from Maori.
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