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Etymology

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

Noun

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calimaçon m (plural calimaçons)

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

See also

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