Calipee
the part of a turtle next to the lower shield, consisting of a yellowish gelatinous substance, considered a delicacy.
Historical Examples
Miss Leslie’s Lady’s New Receipt-Book Eliza Leslie
Miss Leslie’s Lady’s New Receipt-Book Eliza Leslie
Christmas: Its Origin and Associations William Francis Dawson
noun
the yellow glutinous edible part of the turtle found next to the lower shell, considered a delicacy
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