ESCALLOP

scallop, scollop, escallop

(noun) edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions

cutlet, scallop, scollop, escallop

(noun) thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled

scallop, scollop, escallop

(noun) edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces

scallop, escallop

(verb) bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

escallop (plural escallops)

A thin slice of meat, especially veal, normally shallow-fried.

A scallop.

Anagrams

• Capellos, collapse

Source: Wiktionary


Es*cal"lop, n.

Definition: See Escalop.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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