roman snail

roman snail
noun
Usage: usually capitalized R
: a European edible snail (Helix pomatia)

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Roman snail noun
The edible snail (Helix pomatia) much valued by the Romans
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Roman snail,
a European snail used for food. Once it was believed to have been introduced into Britain by the Romans.

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