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scallop

[ skol-uhp, skal- ]

noun

  1. any of the bivalve mollusks of the genus Argopecten ( Pecten ) and related genera that swim by rapidly clapping the fluted shell valves together.
  2. the adductor muscle of certain species of such mollusks, used as food.
  3. one of the shells of such a mollusk, usually having radial ribs and a wavy outer edge.
  4. a scallop shell or a dish in which food, especially seafood, is baked and served.
  5. Cooking. a thin slice of meat, usually further flattened by pounding with a mallet or other implement.
  6. any of a series of curved projections cut along the edge, as of a fabric.


verb (used with object)

  1. to finish (an edge) with scallops.
  2. Cooking. to escallop.

verb (used without object)

  1. to dredge for scallops.

scallop

/ ˈskɒləp; ˈskæl- /

noun

  1. any of various marine bivalves of the family Pectinidae, having a fluted fan-shaped shell: includes free-swimming species (genus Pecten ) and species attached to a substratum (genus Chlamys ) See also pecten
  2. the edible adductor muscle of certain of these molluscs
  3. either of the shell valves of any of these molluscs
  4. a scallop shell or similarly shaped dish, in which fish, esp shellfish, is cooked and served
  5. one of a series of curves along an edge, esp an edge of cloth
  6. the shape of a scallop shell used as the badge of a pilgrim, esp in the Middle Ages
  7. a potato cake fried in batter
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


verb

  1. tr to decorate (an edge) with scallops
  2. to bake (food) in a scallop shell or similar dish
  3. intr to collect scallops
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈscalloping, noun
  • ˈscalloper, noun
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Other Words From

  • un·scalloped adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of scallop1

1350–1400; Middle English scalop, aphetic variant of escal(l)op escallop; sense “thin slice of meat” probably by association with French escalope escalope
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Word History and Origins

Origin of scallop1

C14: from Old French escalope shell, of Germanic origin; see scalp
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Example Sentences

Housemade ravioli tends to be stuffed with something that reminds you what time of year it is, and the scallop ceviche lit with lime and chiles brings Lima close.

There’s this scene where the heroine steals a scallop from the hero’s plate at dinner that I still think about when writing food—it was such a simple, sexy moment amidst the hijinks and drama.

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Mint is an excellent accompaniment to seafood, as proved in this creamy base for scallops.

You could also substitute additional fish or scallops for the shrimp, if you prefer.

Bay scallops measure up to 4 inches across, and their shells are the classic shape of the Shell Oil gas station logo.

Remove the ring from the plate and remove the top layer of parchment from the rosace of cooked scallop.

For the Sea Scallop Rosace Remove the side muscle from the scallops and reserve.

“That scallop dish is just a raw scallop with a grilled cucumber and cucumber vinaigrette,” said McGarry.

Scallop Ceviche by Alice Waters The woman behind Chez Panisse serves up a wonderful seafood summer salad.

Fold the front at the first pattern row, and hem it to form the scallop at the edge.

The scallop also is a pretty radiant form, and mingles well with other symbols when it is needed.

There will be enough meat left over for a second dinner, either croquettes or scallop or something else.

They all loved the Scargill Street house for its openness, for the great scallop of the world it had in view.

Not all of the scallop is used for food; merely the heavy muscle that holds the two shells together is edible.

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