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scallop

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Noun — An edible marine shellfish with a distinctive fan-shaped, ridged shell.

How to use scallop

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seared scallops scalloped edge scallop shell

Etymology

From Old French escalope, "shell," a doublet of "escalope" and related to "scale" and "shell."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “scallop” mean?

The word “scallop” means an edible marine shellfish with a distinctive fan-shaped, ridged shell. In plain terms, mainly the shellfish, but also the wavy, curved-edge decorative pattern named after its shell.

How do you pronounce “scallop”?

“Scallop” is pronounced SKO-luhp (/ˈskɑləp/ in IPA).

How do you use “scallop” in a sentence?

Here is “scallop” used in a sentence: “They ordered pan-seared scallops as a starter.”

What part of speech is “scallop”?

Depending on how it is used, “scallop” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “scallop” come from?

The word “scallop” comes from Old French. From Old French escalope, "shell," a doublet of "escalope" and related to "scale" and "shell.".

How many meanings does “scallop” have?

“Scallop” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an edible marine shellfish with a distinctive fan-shaped, ridged shell.

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