SCAMPI

scampi

(noun) large shrimp sauteed in oil or butter and garlic

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

scampi (plural scampi)

A Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus).

(especially, Australia) Any similar species of genus Nephrops or similar prawns.

plural of scampo

Source: Wiktionary



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