escallop

Noun

• edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions

• thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled

• edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces

Verb

• bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  scallop , scollop , cutlet