ear shell

2. An abalone shell.

[From its shape.]

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ear shell

(Animals) another name for the abalone

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Three momarsa for the supply of (a) sterilizing and infection abatement requisites, (b) surgical machines for the Orthopedics Div, also (c) an electronic ear shell.

Supply of (a) sterilizing and infection abatement requisites, (b) surgical machines for the Orthopedics Div, also (c) an electronic ear shell

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