Lampe gras is a French term that means “lamprey,” a type of fish. It is also used in English to refer to the practice of eating lampposts, which was popularized by the French writer Jules Verne.

Lampe gras is a term that refers to the act of eating lamp posts. The word itself comes from the French word for lamprey, which is lampe gras. Lampreys are eel-like fish with long jaws and teeth that live in fresh water and salt water habitats.

The tradition of eating lamp posts began with Jules Verne's novel "The Count of Monte Cristo," where he mentioned it as an act of revenge for his character's imprisonment and torture.

In France, this tradition was popularized during the 19th century when it became a symbol of national pride, as many people were forced into exile under Napoleon III.