noun
- a large edible sea snail with an ear-shaped shell that has a row of holes along one edge, found in the Channel Islands and other coastal areas
Usage: British; regional
Examples
- The diver collected several ormers from the rocky seabed.
- Ormer shells are prized for their iridescent interior.
- Local fishermen know the best spots to find ormers at low tide.
- The restaurant served grilled ormer as a local delicacy.
- Ormer fishing is strictly regulated to protect the species.
- She found a beautiful ormer shell washed up on the beach.