escallop
12 points
English
8 letters
Not in frequency data
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Definitions
noun
edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions
verb
bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Word forms
plural escallops
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from t
thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).