scallop
any of the bivalve mollusks of the genus Argopecten (Pecten) and related genera that swim by rapidly clapping the fluted shell valves together.
the adductor muscle of certain species of such mollusks, used as food.
one of the shells of such a mollusk, usually having radial ribs and a wavy outer edge.
a scallop shell or a dish in which food, especially seafood, is baked and served.
Cooking. a thin slice of meat, usually further flattened by pounding with a mallet or other implement.
any of a series of curved projections cut along the edge, as of a fabric.
to finish (an edge) with scallops.
Cooking. to escallop.
to dredge for scallops.
Origin of scallop
1- Also scol·lop [skol-uhp] /ˈskɒl əp/ .
Other words from scallop
- un·scal·loped, adjective
Words Nearby scallop
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How to use scallop in a sentence
Housemade ravioli tends to be stuffed with something that reminds you what time of year it is, and the scallop ceviche lit with lime and chiles brings Lima close.
There’s this scene where the heroine steals a scallop from the hero’s plate at dinner that I still think about when writing food—it was such a simple, sexy moment amidst the hijinks and drama.
Mint is an excellent accompaniment to seafood, as proved in this creamy base for scallops.
You could also substitute additional fish or scallops for the shrimp, if you prefer.
Caribbean-inspired seafood stew brings warm island vibes to your table | Ellie Krieger | March 4, 2021 | Washington PostBay scallops measure up to 4 inches across, and their shells are the classic shape of the Shell Oil gas station logo.
14 wild edibles you can pull right out of the ocean | By Bob McNally/Field & Stream | October 19, 2020 | Popular-Science
Remove the ring from the plate and remove the top layer of parchment from the rosace of cooked scallop.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook | Daniel Boulud | October 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTFor the Sea scallop Rosace Remove the side muscle from the scallops and reserve.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook | Daniel Boulud | October 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST“That scallop dish is just a raw scallop with a grilled cucumber and cucumber vinaigrette,” said McGarry.
Meet Flynn McGarry: America’s Next Great Chef Is 14 Years Old | Jace Lacob | May 23, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTscallop Ceviche by Alice Waters The woman behind Chez Panisse serves up a wonderful seafood summer salad.
Fold the front at the first pattern row, and hem it to form the scallop at the edge.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyThe scallop also is a pretty radiant form, and mingles well with other symbols when it is needed.
The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3) | John RuskinThere will be enough meat left over for a second dinner, either croquettes or scallop or something else.
Living on a Little | Caroline French BentonThey all loved the Scargill Street house for its openness, for the great scallop of the world it had in view.
Sons and Lovers | David Herbert LawrenceNot all of the scallop is used for food; merely the heavy muscle that holds the two shells together is edible.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 | Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
British Dictionary definitions for scallop
/ (ˈskɒləp, ˈskæl-) /
any of various marine bivalves of the family Pectinidae, having a fluted fan-shaped shell: includes free-swimming species (genus Pecten) and species attached to a substratum (genus Chlamys): See also pecten (def. 3)
the edible adductor muscle of certain of these molluscs
either of the shell valves of any of these molluscs
a scallop shell or similarly shaped dish, in which fish, esp shellfish, is cooked and served
one of a series of curves along an edge, esp an edge of cloth
the shape of a scallop shell used as the badge of a pilgrim, esp in the Middle Ages
mainly Australian a potato cake fried in batter
(tr) to decorate (an edge) with scallops
to bake (food) in a scallop shell or similar dish
(intr) to collect scallops
Origin of scallop
1Derived forms of scallop
- scalloper, noun
- scalloping, noun
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