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Word: Scallop
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: shortening of Old French escalope, probably of Germanic origin. The verb dates from the mid 18th century
ˈskɒləp
ˈskaləp
an edible bivalve mollusc with a ribbed fan-shaped shell. Scallops swim by rapidly opening and closing the shell valves.
Short Definition:edible bivalve mollusc with ribbed fan-shaped shell
each of a series of convex rounded projections forming an ornamental edging cut in material or worked in lace or knitting in imitation of the edge of a scallop shell
Short Definition:each of series of convex rounded projections forming ornamental edging cut in material or worked in lace
Examples:- an intricate design of vees and scallops
- the tablecloth has a scallop edge
Word: Scallop
Speech Type: Verb
ˈskɒləp
ˈskaləp
ornament (an edge or material) with scallops
Short Definition:ornament edge or material with scallops
Examples:- the beaded lace overlay scalloped the neckline of the dress
gather or dredge for scallops
Short Definition:gather or dredge for scallops
Examples:- in fall and early winter they went scalloping
- the season for scalloping is almost over
bake with milk or a sauce
Short Definition:bake with milk or sauce
Examples:- the potatoes were scalloped with green peppers, onions, and herbs
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