calimaçon

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Norman calimachon (snail), from the archaic caillemasson, from écale +‎ limaçon, thus a "shell-snail".

Noun[edit]

calimaçon m (plural calimaçons)

  1. (Louisiana, Cajun) snail
    Synonyms: escargot, limaçon

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