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paua

/pou-uh/US // ˈpaʊ ə //UK // (ˈpɑːʊɑ) //

蒲公英,蒲娃,蒲葵,蒲月

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a large, edible abalone of New Zealand, Haliotis iris, the shell of which is used in making jewelry.

Examples

  • Then it was that he went mad, for he took up a heavy paua stick and struck me twice on the arm.

  • Paua was later made a general in consideration of his valuable services!