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scallop


2scallop

verb

Definition of SCALLOP

transitive verb
1
a : to shape, cut, or finish in scallops b : to form scallops in
2
[from the use of a scallop shell as a baking dish] : to bake in a sauce usually covered with seasoned bread or cracker crumbs <scalloped potatoes>
intransitive verb
: to gather or dredge scallops

Variants of SCALLOP

scallop also scollop

First Known Use of SCALLOP

1682

Rhymes with SCALLOP

gallop, galop, jalap, salep, Salop, shallop

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