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calipash

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

noun

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

Also, callipash.

Compare calipee.

Origin:
1680–90; of obscure origin

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calipash or callipash (ˈkælɪˌpæʃ)

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

[C17: perhaps changed from Spanish carapachocarapace]

callipash or callipash

—n

[C17: perhaps changed from Spanish carapachocarapace]

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