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1scallop
noun scal·lop \ˈskä-ləp, ˈska-, ˈskȯ-\
: a type of shellfish that has a flat, round shell with two parts and that is often eaten as food
: one of a series of similar curves that form a decorative edge on something
Full Definition of SCALLOP
1
a : any of numerous marine bivalve lamellibranch mollusks (family Pectinidae) that have a radially ribbed shell with the edge undulated and that swim by opening and closing the valves b : the adductor muscle of a scallop as an article of food
2
a : a valve or shell of a scallop b : a baking dish shaped like a valve of a scallop
3
: one of a continuous series of circle segments or angular projections forming a border (as on cloth or metal)
4
: pattypan
5
[French escalope, probably from Middle French, shell] : a thin slice of boneless meat or fish <veal scallops> —called also escalope
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Variants of SCALLOP
scal·lop also scol·lop \ˈskä-, ˈskȯ-\
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Origin of SCALLOP
Middle English scalop, from Anglo-French escalope shell, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch schelpe shell
First Known Use: 15th century
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2scallop
verb
Definition of SCALLOP
transitive verb1
a : to shape, cut, or finish in scallops b : to form scallops in
2
[from the use of a scallop shell as a baking dish] : to bake in a sauce usually covered with seasoned bread or cracker crumbs <scalloped potatoes>
intransitive verb
: to gather or dredge scallops
Variants of SCALLOP
scallop also scollop
First Known Use of SCALLOP
1682
SCALLOP Defined for Kids
1scallop
noun scal·lop \ˈskä-ləp, ˈska-\
Definition of SCALLOP for Kids
1
: an edible shellfish that is a mollusk with a ribbed shell in two parts
2
: one of a series of half-circles that form a border on an edge (as of lace)
2scallop
verb
scal·lopedscal·lop·ing
Definition of SCALLOP for Kids
1
: to bake with crumbs, butter, and milk
2
: to embroider, cut, or edge with half-circles <I scalloped the edge of the pie crust.>
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