escargot
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An edible snail, typically prepared and served as an appetizer in its shell with a rich sauce consisting of garlic, butter, and parsley, famously associated with French cuisine.
"For her appetizer, she ordered a plate of escargots baked in garlic and herb butter, which she ate with a specialized fork."
A terrestrial snail of a species commonly cultivated for human consumption, most notably the Burgundy snail or the Roman snail (Helix pomatia).
"The farmer raises thousands of escargots on his specialized heliciculture farm in the French countryside."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into English in the late 19th century from French 'escargot' (snail), derived from Old French 'escargol', which likely stems from a pre-Latin, Iberian-Aquitanian root '*karaka' meaning 'shell'.
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