escallop
/ɪˈskaləp
/ /ɛˈskaləp/ /ɪˈskɒləp/ /ɛˈskɒləp/noun
1 variant spelling of escalope.
2 another term for scallop (sense 2 of the noun).
3 Heraldry A scallop shell as a charge.About the only tangible connection is the coat of arms (containing the three escallops of the Graham Clan)....
- The full shield for the Elliot name was red within a border of silver upon which were eight blue escallops.
verb (escallops, escalloping, escalloped)
another term for scallop (sense 3 of the verb).There we enjoyed a glass of excellent Merlot, along with a delicious dish of escalloped fish and potatoes....
- Such things as macaroni au gratin and escalloped fish can also be baked and served in these dishes, which cost 25 cents each.
Origin
Late 15th century (in sense 2 of the noun): from Old French escalope 'shell'. Compare with escalope and scallop.
Rhymes
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