escargatoire

Meanings

• noun

  Grating or slatted structure used to hold snails for cooking or display.

  - "L'escargatoire est utilisé pour cuisiner les escargots."
  - "Je vais àcheter un escargatoire pour mon jardin."
  - "Le marché vend des escargatoires en grande quantité."

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Variants

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escargot , escargots

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'escargier' meaning 'to shell' or 'to shuck'.

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Trivia

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1. The escargatoire was originally used to display live snails before they were cooked.

2. The French word 'escargatoire' is sometimes translated as 'snail tray' or 'snail grate' in English.

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1. snails: Snails are a common food source in many cultures and are often prepared using an escargatoire. They are rich in protein and minerals and are considered a delicacy in French cuisine.

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The escargatoire is a common kitchen accessory in French cuisine and is used to cook or display snails. It is often made of metal or ceramic and has a slatted design that allows the snails to move around while they are cooked.

How to Memorize "escargatoire"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a metal or ceramic grating with slats that are just big enough for snails to move around. Visualize the snails crawling around on the grating as they are cooked.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'escargatoire' with the image of a snail kitchen accessory. You can also associate it with the taste and texture of cooked snails.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try using the mnemonic 'Snails on a Slat' to remember the word 'escargatoire'. Visualize snails crawling on a slatted surface to help remember the word.

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