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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
variants
or less commonly scollop
scalloped also scolloped; scalloping also scolloping; scallops also scollops
1
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
: to gather or dredge scallops
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Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2024
Other menu items included Japanese wagyu beef, scallops and ice cream dessert.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 15 Oct. 2024
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
Cook scallops for 3 to 4 minutes, or until slightly firm to the touch and transfer them to a bowl.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 23 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Indulge in seared scallops, crispy red snapper, or a Bison kabob.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2024
Other menu items included Japanese wagyu beef, scallops and ice cream dessert.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
Expect fresh, hearty delicacies from the kitchen — lamb shank, scallops, a good portion of the sourdough Knut bread, named after Gustav’s grandfather, and homemade butter.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
Cook scallops for 3 to 4 minutes, or until slightly firm to the touch and transfer them to a bowl.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Scallop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scallop. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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scallop
2 of 2 verb1
: to bake in a sauce usually covered with seasoned bread or cracker crumbs
scalloped potatoes
2
: to shape, cut, or make an edge in scallops
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