paua
/ˈpaʊə/noun
1- NZ a large edible abalone (mollusc)〈新西兰〉大鲍鱼。
1.1
- the ornamental shell of this（装饰用）新西兰大鲍鱼壳。
1.2
- a Maori fish-hook made from this shell（用新西兰大鲍鱼壳做的）毛利鱼钩。
词源
mid 19th cent.: from Maori.