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escallop

noun verb

Edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions

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8
Starts with
E
Ends with
P
Contains
SC
Scrabble score
12

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noun

  1. Edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions

noun

  1. Thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled

noun

  1. Edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces

verb

  1. Bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top

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