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scallop

The correct spelling is scallop.

How to pronounce scallop

/ˈskaləp/
noun

IPA: /ˈskaləp/

Say it like: Sca-llo-p

The correct spelling is scallop. Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the family Pectinidae which are free-swimming.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the family Pectinidae which are free-swimming.
  2. 2.One of a series of curves, forming an edge similar to a scallop shell.
  3. 3.A fillet of meat, escalope.
  4. 4.A form of fried potato.
  5. 5.A dish shaped like a scallop shell.

verb

  1. 1.To create or form an edge in the shape of a crescent or multiple crescents.
  2. 2.To bake in a casserole (gratin), originally in a scallop shell; especially used in form scalloped
  3. 3.To harvest scallops

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