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paua

The correct spelling is paua.

How to pronounce paua

noun

IPA: /ˈpɐːwɘ/

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The correct spelling is paua. A large, edible abalone, Haliotis iris, native to New Zealand, whose shell is used to make jewelry.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A large, edible abalone, Haliotis iris, native to New Zealand, whose shell is used to make jewelry.
  2. 2.The shell of this mollusc.
  3. 3.A fish hook made from this shell.

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