/
ˈskɒləp,
ˈskaləp/
n.
- an edible bivalve mollusc with a ribbed fan-shaped shell, which swims by rapidly opening and closing the shell valves.
[Chlamys, Pecten, and other genera.]
▸a scallop shell or similarly shaped dish used for baking or serving food.
- each of a series of convex rounded projections forming an ornamental edging in material, knitting, etc.
- another term for escalope.
v.
(scallops, scalloping, scalloped)
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[usu. as adj. scalloped]
ornament with scallops.
▸shape in the form of a scallop shell.
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[usu. as noun scalloping]
N. Amer. gather or dredge for scallops.
- bake with milk or a sauce.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: shortening of OFr. escalope, prob. of Gmc origin.