SCALLOP

Scallop

A scallop is a common name applied to many species of marine bivalve mollusks in the family Pectinidae, the scallops. Scallops are a cosmopolitan family, found in all of the world's oceans.

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scallop

Noun

  1. Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the family Pectinidae which are free-swimming.
  2. A curved projection, making part of a decoration.
  3. A fillet of meat, escalope.
  4. A form of fried potato.
  5. A dish shaped like a scallop shell.

Verb

  1. To (be) cut in the shape of a crescent
  2. to make or cook scallops
  3. to bake in a casserole (gratin), originally in a scallop shell; especially used in form
  4. to harvest scallops


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