What is another word for escargot?

Pronunciation: [ɪskˈɑːɡə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Escargot is a French word used to describe a type of edible snail. However, there are several synonyms for this word that can be used to describe the dish or the snail itself. Some common synonyms for escargot are snail meat, helix, whelk, and periwinkle. These words are often used interchangeably with escargot in menus and recipes. Other terms used to describe escargot may include garden snail or land snail. Regardless of the terminology used, escargot remains a popular delicacy across various cultures and is typically served with garlic butter or other flavorful sauces.

Synonyms for Escargot:

  • n.

    escargot food
  • Other relevant words:

    • edible snail
    • ,
    • meat
    • .

What are the hypernyms for Escargot?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    gastropod, mollusk, snail, gastropod mollusk, terrestrial gastropod.

What are the hyponyms for Escargot?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for escargot (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Escargot?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for escargot (as nouns)

Usage examples for Escargot

In France the Apple Snail is known as the "great escargot"; and the Snail gardens in which the gasteropods are fattened, and reared, go by the name of "escargotoires."
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
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