escallop

[ e-skol-uhp, e-skal- ]

verb (used with object)

1. to bake (food cut into pieces) in a sauce or other liquid, often with crumbs on top; scallop.
2. to bake (fish, potatoes, etc.) in scallop shells.

noun

1. scallop.
2. Heraldry. a representation of a scallop shell, traditionally associated with pilgrimages and crusades.

escallop

/ ɛˈskɒləp; ɛˈskæl- /

noun

1. another word for scallop

Other Words From

• unes·calloped adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of escallop¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French, Old French escalope, escalipe shell (of a nut, snail, etc.), perhaps < Middle Dutch scelpe, scolpe mollusk shell ( Dutch schelp; perhaps akin to scalp )

Example Sentences

It also includes three tiny red escallops from the Spencer family Arms, the family of Harry’s mother, the late Princess Diana.

From Reuters

The label has a red escallop shell derived from the Spencer coat of arms, which has been used by Prince William's ancestors on his mother's side for many centuries.

From BBC

Neither have shell-fish been overlooked: the escallop in particular, from its religious associations, has always been a special favourite.

From Project Gutenberg

Her hair she wore powdered and elaborately curled down on both sides with dainty escalloped lace half concealing it, and a grey capuchin over all.

From Project Gutenberg

In addition to its simplest cooked form, stewed or turned hot from the can, it may also be baked, stuffed or not, or it may be escalloped and cooked with rice, spaghetti or other foods.

From Project Gutenberg