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Meaning of scallop moth

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

scallop

Pronunciation:/ˈskaləp//ˈskæləp//ˈskaləp//ˈskɔlɘp//ˈskaləp//ˈskæləp/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the family Pectinidae which are free-swimming.

  2. One of a series of curves, forming an edge similar to a scallop shell.

  3. A fillet of meat, escalope.

  4. A form of fried potato.

verb

Definitions

  1. To create or form an edge in the shape of a crescent or multiple crescents.

  2. To bake in a casserole (gratin), originally in a scallop shell; especially used in form scalloped

  3. To harvest scallops