That part next the lower shell, containing a light yellowish gelatinous substance.

Any species of marine tortoise; also extended to various other tortoises. (Plural turtles, collectively usually turtle.)

That part of the turtle next to the upper shell, containing a dull green gelatinous substance.

A terrapin or its flesh used as food. Now historical.

The flesh of various species of turtle used as food; also short for turtle-soup n. at compounds 1a. (See also mock turtle, n.)

the green gelatinous part of a turtle, considered a delicacy; also in extended use.

= calipash, n.