scallop /skolˈəp or skalˈəp/, also scollop /skolˈ/

1. A bivalve mollusc (esp genus Pecten) having a sub-circular shell with sinuous radiating ridges and an eared hinge-line
2. A valve of its shell
3. A dish or other object of similar form
4. A shallow dish in which oysters, etc are cooked, baked, and browned
5. Hence, the cooked oysters, etc themselves
6. A potato slice cooked in batter
7. One of a series of curves in the edge of anything
8. An escalope

1. To cut into scallops or curves
2. To cook in a scallop with sauce and usu breadcrumbs

To gather or search for scallops

scallˈoped adjective

Having the edge or border cut into scallops or curves

scallˈoper noun

scallop shell noun

The shell of a scallop, esp that of a Mediterranean species used (esp historical) as the badge of a pilgrim to the shrine of St James of Compostela in NW Spain

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