calipash

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Noun

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cal=i=pash

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CIDE DICTIONARY

calipash, 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 turtle. [1913 Webster]

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