escargot

es·car·got (es′kär gō′)

noun

a snail, esp. an edible variety

Etymology: Fr

Converse of object

eat: Also, I've eaten escargots in the past, very good in garlic butter, which makes affection dafter still.
have: One evening they decided to go find some snails so they could have escargot for dinner.

Adjective modifier

French: It is also the noun used for a popular snail-based snack dish, similar to French escargots.

Preposition: in

butter: The selection is small, reasonably priced and includes classics such as foie gras, escargots in garlic butter and cassoulet.

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