/ Dictionary / Index P paua: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: pau•a Pronunciation: (pou'u), [key] — n. a large, edible abalone of New Zealand, Haliotis iris, the shell of which is used in making jewelry. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Pau paucis verbis* Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cygnet Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language