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paua

(NZ) The shell of this mollusc.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(NZ) The shell of this mollusc.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(NZ) Any of several large, edible abalones of New Zealand, especially , whose shell is used to make jewelry.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(NZ) A fish hook made from this shell.

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