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Haliotis tuberculata

Definition:

Haliotis tuberculata, commonly known as the green ormer, is a species of sea snail found in rocky coastal areas of the northeastern Atlantic Ocean.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: Haliotis tuberculata
• Adjective: Haliotis tuberculata (to describe the species)

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A marine snail species with a green and tuberculate shell.

Example sentence: The Haliotis tuberculata is commonly found in the coastal waters of France.

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Usage:

Usage 1:

Noun: The Haliotis tuberculata is a highly valued shellfish in French cuisine.

Example sentence: The restaurant serves a delicious dish of Haliotis tuberculata cooked in white wine sauce.

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Usage 2:

Adjective: The green ormer, scientific name Haliotis tuberculata, dwells among the underwater rocks of the Atlantic coast.

Example sentence: The diver spotted a fascinating colony of Haliotis tuberculata snails during the underwater exploration.

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