scallop
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the superfamily Pectinoidea.
- One of a series of curves, forming an edge similar to a scallop shell, especially in knitting and crochet.
- A fillet of meat, escalope.
- A battered and deep-fried round potato slice.
- A sautéed potato (a shallow-fried round potato slice).
- A dish shaped like a scallop shell.
Verb
- To create or form an edge in the shape of a crescent or multiple crescents.
- To bake in a casserole (gratin), originally in a scallop shell; especially used in form scalloped
- To harvest scallops
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