scallop
nounfeminine/vjˈɐjɾɐ/medium
vi·ei·ra
Definition
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.
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 collocations
scallop shellscallop of Saint Jamesscallop soup
Etymology
Do latim 'veneria', relacionado com Vénus, deusa do amor e da beleza.