coquilles St. Jacques

American  

[koh-keel san zhak, zhahk, koh-kee-y^uh san zhak] / koʊˈkil sɛ̃ ˈʒæk, ˈʒɑk, koʊ ki yə sɛ̃ ˈʒak /

noun

French Cooking.

1. an appetizer of minced scallops in a wine and cream sauce topped with grated cheese and browned under a broiler: usually served in scallop shells.

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Etymology

Origin of coquilles St. Jacques

< French: scallops, literally, St. James shells, after the scallop shells worn as badges by pilgrims to shrines of St. James; see coquille

Example Sentences

Mrs. X tells Nan that Grayer likes steamed kale and coquilles St. Jacques.

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