scollop

• Nom désignant un mollusque bivalve marin comestible à coquille striée en éventail, ou une fine tranche de viande, par exemple de veau, généralement frite ou grillée.

A noun referring to an edible marine bivalve mollusk with a fluted fan-shaped shell, or a thin slice of meat such as veal that is typically fried or broiled.

1. Edible shellfishB1formalculinary

   A marine bivalve mollusk with a fan-shaped shell, whose edible muscle is often served broiled, poached, or in salads and cream sauces.

   Coquille Saint-Jacques (mollusque comestible)

   • We ordered grilled scallops as an appetizer.
   • The creamy scallop soup was delicious.
   • She prepared a salad with fresh scallops.

   Synonymesescallopscallop

2. Thin slice of meatB2formalculinary

   A thin, boneless slice of meat, especially veal, that is usually fried or broiled.

   Escalope (fine tranche de viande)

   • The chef prepared veal scallops with lemon butter.
   • For dinner, they served breaded scallops of turkey.
   • He pan-fried the scallops of pork until golden.

   Synonymescutletescallopscallop

3. B1formalscientific

   An edible marine bivalve mollusk with a fluted, fan-shaped shell that swims by expelling water from its shell in a series of snapping motions.

   Pétoncle

   • Scallops are known for their ability to swim by clapping their shells together.
   • The diver collected several scallops from the ocean floor.
   • These scallops have beautiful, ridged shells.

   Synonymesescallopscallop

• Verbe vieilli ou archaïque signifiant « découper ou façonner en festons » ou « cuire dans une coquille de pétoncle ». Cette orthographe est aujourd’hui considérée comme obsolète.

An archaic or obsolete verb form meaning to scallop, i.e., to cut or shape with a scalloped edge, or to bake in a scallop shell. This spelling is now considered obsolete.

1. Form scallops inB2formalculinary

   To shape or cut something into a series of semicircular curves, resembling the edge of a scallop shell.

   Festonner

   • She scolloped the edge of the pie crust before baking.
   • The chef scolloped the vegetables for a decorative presentation.
   • He carefully scolloped the paper for the craft project.

   Synonymescrimpflutescallop

2. Fish for scallopsB2formal

   To catch or harvest scallops from the sea.

   Pêcher la coquille Saint-Jacques

   • The fishermen scolloped along the coast early in the morning.
   • They scolloped in the bay and returned with a large catch.
   • Local regulations limit how many days you can scollop each season.

3. Shape or cut in scallopsB2formalart

   To create a decorative pattern of small curves or semicircles on a surface or edge.

   Festonner

   • The artisan scolloped the leather to add a unique design.
   • She scolloped the fabric for the dress's hemline.
   • The woodworker scolloped the frame for an elegant finish.

   Synonymesscallop