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Scallop

/ˈskaləp/

Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the family Pectinidae which are free-swimming.

📖 Definitions of "Scallop"

noun
  1. 1

    Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the family Pectinidae which are free-swimming.

  2. 2

    One of a series of curves, forming an edge similar to a scallop shell.

  3. 3

    A fillet of meat, escalope.

  4. 4

    A form of fried potato.

verb
  1. 1

    To create or form an edge in the shape of a crescent or multiple crescents.

  2. 2

    To bake in a casserole (gratin), originally in a scallop shell; especially used in form scalloped

  3. 3

    To harvest scallops

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