scallop
noun
any of the bivalve mollusks of the genus Argopecten (Pecten ) and related genera that swim by rapidly clapping the fluted shell valves together.
scallops
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pluralof scallop.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof scallop (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
scallopnounany of the bivalve mollusks of the genus Argopecten (Pecten ) and related genera that swim by rapidly clapping the fluted shell valves together.
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Our favorite dish was the house-made pappardelle with buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, topped with beautifully seared scallops.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
The surf and turf variety includes Angus beef, chorizo, lobster and scallops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
The eight-armed creatures eat shellfish such as lobster, crabs and scallops so the Wildlife Trusts has warned that if population numbers remain high, both fishing and eating habits may have to change.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026
The lineup is spectacular: scallops, mussels, snow crab leg meat and claws, cod, lobster tails and claws — all pristine, fresh, and ready to be devoured.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025
Still there were scallops that the gulls could reach, and taking them in their beaks they would fly far above the reef and let them drop.
From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell
