/ ˈskɒləp; NAmE ˈskæləp/ noun , verb
■ noun
1.
a shellfish that can be eaten, with two flat round shells that fit together :
a scallop shell
2.
any one of a series of small curves cut on the edge of a piece of cloth, pastry , etc. for decoration
■ verb
[ vn ] [ usually passive ] to decorate the edge of sth with small curves :
a scalloped edge
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : shortening of Old French escalope , probably of Germanic origin. The verb dates from the mid 18th cent.