escallop (n.)

  1. edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces

    [ Syn: scallop , scollop ]

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

    [ Syn: cutlet , scallop , scollop ]

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

    [ Syn: scallop , scollop ]

    escallop (v.)

  1. bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top

    [ Syn: scallop ]

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