Callipees

/ˈkæləˌpiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of callipee; multiple portions of the gelatinous meat from the lower shell or belly of turtles.

Etymology

Simple plural of callipee, adding the standard English '-es' suffix. Each instance of harvesting this meat from a turtle could be referenced in plural.

Kelly Says

The plural form 'callipees' is less commonly used today than it might have been in the 18th century when turtle meat was a prestigious dish at European banquets—language changes reflect what foods a culture actually values.

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