sea scallop


noun
  1. Also called giant scallop. a large scallop, Pecten magellanicus, of deep waters off the Atlantic coast of North America.

  2. the edible abductor muscle of Pecten magellanicus, a large scallop found in the deep waters off the Atlantic coast of North America: They marinate the sea scallops in garlic butter and lime juice before grilling them quickly over an open flame.

Origin of sea scallop

1
First recorded in 1930–35

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