scallop
7 synonyms for scallop, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An edible marine shellfish with a distinctive fan-shaped, ridged shell.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
An edible marine shellfish with a distinctive fan-shaped, ridged shell.
“They ordered pan-seared scallops as a starter.”
2. verb
To shape the edge of something into a series of curves.
“She scalloped the edges of the pie crust before baking.”
scollop
escallop
How to use scallop
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
seared scallops
scalloped edge
scallop shell
Etymology
From Old French escalope, "shell," a doublet of "escalope" and related to "scale" and "shell."
Full origin of scallop →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.
