calipash

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calipash - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Calipash \Cal`i*pash"\, n. [F. carapace, Sp. carapacho. Cf
     Calarash, Carapace.]
     A part of a turtle which is next to the upper shell. It
     contains a fatty and gelatinous substance of a dull greenish
     tinge, much esteemed as a delicacy in preparations of turtle.
     [1913 Webster]