Calipees

/ˈkæləˌpiːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of calipee; multiple portions of turtle belly meat or multiple turtles prepared this way.

Etymology

The standard English plural of calipee, formed by adding '-s'.

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Turtle soup with calipees became so fashionable in Europe that people hunted sea turtles almost to extinction—fancy food preferences have real ecological consequences.

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