calipee

[ kal-uh-pee, kal-uh-pee ]

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

Origin of calipee

1
First recorded in 1650–60; of obscure origin

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calipee

/ (ˈkælɪˌpiː) /


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

Origin of calipee

1
C17: perhaps a variant of calipash

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