calipash

or cal·li·pash

[ kal-uh-pash, kal-uh-pash ]

noun
  1. the part of a turtle next to the upper shield, consisting of a greenish gelatinous substance, considered a delicacy.

Origin of calipash

1
First recorded in 1680–90; of obscure origin

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British Dictionary definitions for calipash

calipash

callipash

/ (ˈkælɪˌpæʃ) /


noun
  1. the greenish glutinous edible part of the turtle found next to the upper shell, considered a delicacy

Origin of calipash

1
C17: perhaps changed from Spanish carapacho carapace

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