calipee

American  

[kal-uh-pee, kal-uh-pee] / ˈkæl əˌpi, ˌkæl əˈpi /

noun

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

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calipee British  

/ ˈkælɪˌpiː /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of calipee

First recorded in 1650–60; of obscure origin

Example Sentences

There are chorodens and fricassees, ragoûts and calipee, of rapturous delicacy.

From Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries by Dawson, William Francis

When we sit down to dinner, My giant chum and I, O'er calipash and calipee We're both inclined to cry.

From Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 102, March 19, 1892 by Various