scallop
/ˈskaləp//ˈskæləp//ˈskɔlɘp/
noun
- 1
Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the family Pectinidae which are free-swimming.
- 2
One of a series of curves, forming an edge similar to a scallop shell.
- 3
A fillet of meat, escalope.
- 4
A form of fried potato.
- 5
A dish shaped like a scallop shell.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To create or form an edge in the shape of a crescent or multiple crescents.
- 2
To bake in a casserole (gratin), originally in a scallop shell; especially used in form scalloped
- 3
To harvest scallops
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