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escargot

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Noun — A dish of cooked edible snails, typically served in the shell with garlic butter, associated with French cuisine.

Etymology

Borrowed directly from French escargot, "snail."

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What does “escargot” mean?

The word “escargot” means a dish of cooked edible snails, typically served in the shell with garlic butter, associated with French cuisine. In plain terms, cooked snails served as a French dish, usually with garlic and butter.

How do you pronounce “escargot”?

“Escargot” is pronounced ihs-KAH-goh (/ˌɛskɑɹˈɡoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “escargot” in a sentence?

Here is “escargot” used in a sentence: “He ordered escargot as a starter at the French bistro.”

What part of speech is “escargot”?

“Escargot” is a noun.

Where does the word “escargot” come from?

The word “escargot” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French escargot, "snail.".

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