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perlemoen

British

/ ˈpɛələˌmʊn /

noun

another name for abalone

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Etymology

Origin of perlemoen

from Afrikaans, from Dutch paarlemoer mother of pearl

Example Sentences

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He grew up diving for the abalone that South Africans call perlemoen — or, affectionately, “perly” — in the rocky coves.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2023

Abalone, or what we call perlemoen, was my favorite dish.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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