trepang

Meanings

• noun

  Trepang is a type of edible sea slug or sea cucumber found in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Synonyms

bêche-de-mer , holothurian , trepang

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Variants

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beche-de-mer , trepang , trepangs

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'trepang' is believed to come from the Malay word 'trepang-trepang', which means 'sea slug' or 'sea cucumber'.

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Trivia

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1. Trepang is also known as 'beche-de-mer' or 'sea slug' in some parts of the world.

2. The highest quality trepang is often exported to Japan, where it is used in sushi and sashimi dishes.

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1. sea slug: A type of mollusk that lives in the sea and has a soft, unsegmented body.

2. sea cucumber: A type of echinoderm that lives in the sea and has a long, cylindrical body covered in small, spicule-tipped tubercles.

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Culture

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In some Southeast Asian countries, trepang is considered a delicacy and is often used in traditional dishes. It is also used in traditional medicine for various ailments.

How to Memorize "trepang"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, cylindrical sea creature with small spikes covering its body. This is a description of a sea cucumber, which is a type of trepang.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trepang' with delicious seafood dishes from Southeast Asia.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'trepang' as 'Tropical Seafood Delight And Gourmet' to help remember its meaning.

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