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Definition of H edulis
H edulis Trepang Tre*pang", n. [Malay tr[=i]pang.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of several species of large holothurians, some of
which are dried and extensively used as food in China; --
called also b[^e]che de mer, sea cucumber, and sea
slug. [Written also tripang.]
Note: The edible trepangs are mostly large species of
Holothuria, especially H. edulis. They are taken in
vast quantities in the East Indies, where they are
dried and smoked, and then shipped to China. They are
used as an ingredient in certain kinds of soup.
