calipash

or cal·li·pash

[ kal-uh-pash, kal-uh-pash ]

noun

1. the part of a turtle next to the upper shield, consisting of a greenish gelatinous substance, considered a delicacy.

calipash

/ ˈkælɪˌpæʃ /

noun

1. the greenish glutinous edible part of the turtle found next to the upper shell, considered a delicacy

Word History and Origins

Origin of calipash¹

First recorded in 1680–90; of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of calipash¹

C17: perhaps changed from Spanish carapacho carapace

Example Sentences

At their watchfires they discourse upon the delicate fat round the kidneys as an alderman might talk of calipash.

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The upper part of the turtle is called the calipash—the under part the calipee.

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The calipash, or meat next the back-shell, may be cut smaller—the green fat into pieces about two inches square.

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I was remarking that sangaree and calipash, mangoes and guava jelly, dispose the heart to love, and so they do.

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Take half-a-pound of sugar, a quarter of caviare, a quarter of calipash, a quarter of millet and six peaches.

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