bêche-de-mer

 
Pronunciation: /ˌbɛʃdəˈmɛː/

noun (plural or bêches-de-mer pronunc. )

  • 1a large sea cucumber which is eaten as a delicacy in China and Japan. Also called trepang.
  • 2 [mass noun] (Bêche-de-mer)another term for Bislama.

Origin:

late 18th century: pseudo-French, alteration of Portuguese bicho do mar, literally 'sea worm'