Word of the Day:
escargot
What It Means
A dish, commonly associated with French cuisine, consisting of edible snails.
A snail (often Helix pomatia) used in preparation of that dish.
Escargot in Context
“J. is dating P. at NYU and modeling on the side. They're planning to meet us in Paris for spring break so J. can go to some look-sees (and eat some escargot, obv.).”
Did You Know?
Borrowed from French escargot.
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