scampi


scam·pi

noun \ˈskam-pē, ˈskäm-\
plural scampi

Definition of SCAMPI

: a usually large shrimp; also : large shrimp prepared with a garlic-flavored sauce

Origin of SCAMPI

Italian, plural of scampo, a European lobster
First Known Use: 1925

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