Edible Snail (Noun)
Meaning
One of the chief edible snails.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Helix pomatia is one of the chief edible snails, which are native to Europe, being cultivated on an industrial scale.
- One of the chief edible snails consumed globally is the species Helix aspersa.
- Cornu aspersum, a garden snail, is one of the chief edible snails enjoyed as a delicacy.
- The edible snail Helix lucorum, a type of Roman snail, is one of the chief edible snails widely farmed for its rich flavor.
- The Roman snail or Helix pomatia, one of the chief edible snails in the Helicidae family, has a mild and buttery taste.