Shellagopukka

n.

Heard in Kilkenny

A snail, particularly one found creeping through the garden.

Eww, I stepped right on a slimy shellagopukka in me bare feet!

Posh English

Heavens, I trod directly upon a slimy snail in my bare feet.

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