What is another word for sea cucumber?
Pronunciation: [sˈiː kjˈuːkʌmbə] (IPA) 
Sea cucumber is also known as bêche-de-mer, trepang, or sometimes known as sea slug. Bêche-de-mer is a French word that means "tool for the sea." The term is often used to describe sea cucumbers that have been dried and preserved. Trepang, on the other hand, is a term used in Indonesia for this marine animal. In Japan, sea cucumber is known as namako and is a popular delicacy in sushi. The Chinese have a wide variety of names for sea cucumber, including haishen, which means "ginseng of the sea," and bao yu, which means "treasure of the sea."".
