snail

• Nom désignant un mollusque gastéropode, généralement pourvu d'une coquille en spirale, vivant dans divers milieux ; il désigne aussi l'escargot terrestre comestible, souvent préparé avec du beurre à l'ail.

A noun referring to a gastropod mollusk, typically with a spiral shell, found in various habitats; also used for the edible land snail often prepared with garlic butter.

1. A2formalscientific

   A small, slow-moving mollusk with a soft body and a spiral shell, found in freshwater, marine, or land environments.

   escargot

   • The garden snail left a trail of slime on the path.
   • Marine snails have beautiful, colorful shells.
   • Freshwater snails are often kept in aquariums.

   Synonymesescargotgastropodunivalve

2. Edible snailB1formalculinary

   A type of land snail that is cooked and eaten, often served in its shell with garlic butter sauce.

   Escargot comestible

   • Escargot is a French dish made from edible snails.
   • The restaurant served snails with melted butter and herbs.
   • He ordered a plate of garlic snails as an appetizer.

   Synonymesescargot

• Verbe signifiant avancer ou agir très lentement, comme un escargot.

A verb meaning to move or act very slowly, like a snail.

1. Gather snailsB2informal

   To collect snails, typically for food or as a hobby.

   Cueillir des escargots

   • They went snail hunting in the garden after the rain.
   • In some cultures, people snail for a living.
   • He spent the morning snail gathering in the damp woods.