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giant scallop

/ˈdʒaɪənt ˈskɒləp/

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/ˈdʒaɪənt ˈskɒləp/B1formalculinary
  • ruКрупный морской двустворчатый моллюск семейства Pectinidae, известный своей веерообразной раковиной и съедобной запирательной мышцей, часто встречающийся в холодных океанских водах.

A large marine bivalve mollusk of the family Pectinidae, known for its fan-shaped shell and edible adductor muscle, often found in cold ocean waters.

  1. Large edible molluskB1formal

    A large marine bivalve mollusk of the species Placopecten magellanicus, known for its sweet, tender meat and large shell.

    ruКрупный съедобный моллюск

    • The restaurant served pan-seared giant scallops with lemon butter.
    • Giant scallops are often harvested off the coast of New England.
    • She ordered a plate of grilled giant scallops for dinner.
  2. Marine speciesB2formal

    A species of scallop found in the North Atlantic, characterized by its large size and ability to swim by clapping its shells.

    ruМорской вид

    • The giant scallop is an important species for commercial fisheries.
    • Scientists study the migration patterns of the giant scallop.
    • The giant scallop's shell can reach up to 20 centimeters in diameter.