scampi

[ skam-pee, skahm- ]

noun,plural scam·pi.Italian Cooking.
  1. a large shrimp or prawn.

  2. a dish of shrimp or prawns grilled or sautéed in oil or butter and garlic.

Origin of scampi

1
1920–25; <Italian, plural of scampo

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British Dictionary definitions for scampi

scampi

/ (ˈskæmpɪ) /


noun
  1. (usually functioning as singular) large prawns, usually eaten fried in breadcrumbs

Origin of scampi

1
Italian: plural of scampo shrimp, of obscure origin

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