hel·i·cul·ture 
(hĕlĭ-kŭl′chər, hēlĭ-)
(hĕlĭ-kŭl′chər, hēlĭ-)n.
The science and occupation of growing snails for food.
[Blend of New Latin Helix, genus of spiral-shelled mollusks (from Greek helix, helic-, spiral; see HELIX) and CULTURE.]
heli·cultur·al adj.
heli·cultur·al·ist n.