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calipash

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈkælɪpæʃ/
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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 鱉裙 /鳖裙 (biēqún) — edible greenish material
  • Finnish: kilpikonnahyytelö — edible greenish material