English Explanatory Dictionary

calipash

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The edible greenish material found underneath the upper half of a turtle's carapace (shell).

Pronunciation

/ˈkælɪpæʃ/ en-us-calipee.ogg En-us-calipash.ogg

Word forms

calipash calipashes calapash callipash

Etymology

From French carapace, Spanish carapacho; further etymology uncertain. Doublet of carapace.

Related words

calipee
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