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词汇 escallop
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Definition of escallop in English:

escallop

nounPlural escallops ɛˈskɒləpɪˈskɒləpɛˈskaləpɪˈskaləp
  • 1

    variant spelling of escalope
  • 2

    another term for scallop (sense 2 of the noun)
  • 3Heraldry
    A scallop shell as a charge.

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    Example sentencesExamples
    • The full shield for the Elliot name was red within a border of silver upon which were eight blue escallops.
    • About the only tangible connection is the coat of arms (containing the three escallops of the Graham Clan).
verbescallops, escalloping, escallopedɛˈskɒləpɪˈskɒləpɛˈskaləpɪˈskaləp
  • another term for scallop (sense 3 of the verb)
    Example sentencesExamples
    • There we enjoyed a glass of excellent Merlot, along with a delicious dish of escalloped fish and potatoes.
    • Such things as macaroni au gratin and escalloped fish can also be baked and served in these dishes, which cost 25 cents each.

Origin

Late 15th century (in sense 2 of the noun): from Old French escalope 'shell'. Compare with escalope and scallop.

Rhymes

callop, escalope, gallop, galop, Salop, shallop

Definition of escallop in US English:

escallop

noun
  • 1

    variant spelling of escalope
  • 2

    another term for scallop (sense 2 of the noun)
  • 3Heraldry
    A scallop shell as a charge.

    〔纹章〕扇贝壳图案

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The full shield for the Elliot name was red within a border of silver upon which were eight blue escallops.
    • About the only tangible connection is the coat of arms (containing the three escallops of the Graham Clan).
verb
  • another term for scallop (sense 3 of the verb)
    Example sentencesExamples
    • There we enjoyed a glass of excellent Merlot, along with a delicious dish of escalloped fish and potatoes.
    • Such things as macaroni au gratin and escalloped fish can also be baked and served in these dishes, which cost 25 cents each.

Origin

Late 15th century (in escallop (sense 2 of the noun)): from Old French escalope ‘shell’. Compare with escalope and scallop.

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