- calipash
- noun /ˈkælɪpæʃ/
The tortoise—as the alderman of Bristol, well learned in eating, knows by much experience—besides the delicious calipash and calipee, contains many different kinds of food.
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Calipash — Cal i*pash , n. [F. carapace, Sp. carapacho. Cf {Calarash}, {Carapace}.] A part of a turtle which is next to the upper shell. It contains a fatty and gelatinous substance of a dull greenish tinge, much esteemed as a delicacy in preparations of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
calipash — [kal′ə pash΄, kal΄ə pash′] n. [WInd < ? Sp carapacho, CARAPACE] a greenish, jellylike, edible substance under the upper shell of a turtle … English World dictionary
calipash — /kal euh pash , kal euh pash /, n. the part of a turtle next to the upper shield, consisting of a greenish gelatinous substance, considered a delicacy. Also, callipash. Cf. calipee. [1680 90; of obscure orig.] * * * … Universalium
calipash — n. gelatinous and greenish substance that is found just beneath a turtle s upper shield and is considered a delicacy (Culinary) … English contemporary dictionary
calipash — cal·i·pash … English syllables
calipash — /ˈkæləpæʃ/ (say kaluhpash) noun that part of a turtle next to the upper shield, a greenish gelatinous substance. Also, callipash. {origin uncertain} …
calipash — n. green, glutinous flesh next to a turtle s carapace … Dictionary of difficult words
calipash — ˈkaləˌpash, ˌaa(ə) , ai , ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun ( es) Etymology: origin unknown : the fatty gelatinous dull greenish substance found under the upper shell of a turtle and esteemed as a delicacy … Useful english dictionary
callipash — variant of calipash * * * /kal euh pash , kal euh pash /, n. calipash. * * * callipash, callipee see calipash, pee … Useful english dictionary
calibash — obsolete variant of calipash * * * calibash obs. form of calabash, calipash … Useful english dictionary
