SCOLLOP

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, scollop

(verb) shape or cut in scallops; “scallop the hem of the dress”

scallop, scollop

(verb) fish for scallops

scallop, scollop

(verb) form scallops in; “scallop the meat”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

scollop (plural scollops)

Alternative spelling of scallop

Verb

scollop (third-person singular simple present scollops, present participle scolloping, simple past and past participle scolloped)

Alternative spelling of scallop

Anagrams

• collops

Source: Wiktionary


Scol"lop, n. & v.

Definition: See Scallop.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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