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scallop
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/vjˈɐjɾɐ/vi·ei·ra
Definition
1Edible 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.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
scallop shellscallop of Saint Jamesscallop soup