Reference meaning
escallop
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edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces
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Other meanings
2. noun
thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
3. noun
edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions
4. verb
bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top
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