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scallop

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/vjˈɐjɾɐ/vi·ei·ra

Definition

1

Edible marine bivalve mollusc of the family Pectinidae, whose shell is often used as a symbol, notably of the Way of St. James. The shell itself.

Usage examples

Scallops are a delicacy much appreciated on the Algarve coast.
Pilgrims on the Way of St. James often carry a scallop shell attached to their backpack.

Common combinations

scallop shellscallop of Saint Jamesscallop soup