nounmasculinepl: percibes
barnacle (a marine crustacean)
1. A small marine crustacean with a hard shell that attaches itself to rocks, ship hulls, and other surfaces in saltwater environments
The ship's hull was covered with percibes after months at sea.
O casco do navio estava coberto de percibes após meses no mar.
2. In some regions, a type of edible barnacle considered a delicacy in seafood cuisine
In Galicia, percibes are considered a luxury seafood dish.
Na Galiza, os percibes são considerados um prato de marisco de luxo.
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