\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.