The Collaborative International Dictionary
Calipash
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.
Wiktionary
calipash
n. The edible greenish material found underneath the upper half of a turtle's carapace (shell).
Usage examples of "calipash".
The tortise as the alderman of Bristol, well learned in eating, knows by much experience besides the delicious calipash and calipee, contains many different kinds of food.