scampi
[ skam-pee, skahm- ]
noun,plural scam·pi.Italian Cooking.
a large shrimp or prawn.
a dish of shrimp or prawns grilled or sautéed in oil or butter and garlic.
Origin of scampi
11920–25; <Italian, plural of scampo
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British Dictionary definitions for scampi
scampi
/ (ˈskæmpɪ) /
noun
(usually functioning as singular) large prawns, usually eaten fried in breadcrumbs
Origin of scampi
1Italian: plural of scampo shrimp, of obscure origin
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