noun
- plural of ormer; large edible sea snails with ear-shaped shells, found especially in the Channel Islands
Usage: British; regional
Examples
- The fishermen collected ormers from the rocky shores at low tide.
- Ormers are considered a delicacy in the Channel Islands.
- The restaurant served fresh ormers prepared in garlic butter.
- Local regulations limit the harvesting of ormers to protect the population.
- She found several empty ormer shells washed up on the beach.
- The ormers clung tightly to the rocks beneath the seaweed.