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scallops

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/ˈskæləps/ · scal-lops

A type of bivalve mollusk with a fan-shaped shell, often found in marine environments and valued as seafood.

Meanings

nounformal

A type of bivalve mollusk with a fan-shaped shell, often found in marine environments and valued as seafood.

ایک قسم کا دو کِشلی جیواہری مخلوق جس کی پنکھ جیسی شکل کی قاشیں ہوتی ہیں، جو سمندری ماحول میں پائی جاتی ہیں اور اسے سمندری غذا کے طور پر قیمتی سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

سکالوپس

scallops

Synonyms

shellfishmolluskseafoodسمندری غذاشرحصدف

Antonyms

land animalزمینی جانور

Common Collocations

  • seared scallops
  • baked scallops
  • scallop dish

Example Sentences

I ordered seared scallops for my dinner.

میں نے رات کے کھانے کے لئے سیاہی سکالوپس منگوائے۔

Main ne raat ke khanay ke liye siyahi scallops mangwaye.

The restaurant is famous for its delicious scallop dishes.

یہ ریستوران اپنی مزیدار سکالوپس کی ڈشوں کے لئے مشہور ہے۔

Yeh restaurant apni mazeedar scallops ki dishes ke liye mashhoor hai.

Scallops are a popular choice for seafood lovers.

سکالوپس سمندری غذا کے شوقین افراد کے لئے ایک مقبول انتخاب ہیں۔

Scallops samundari ghiza ke shauqeen afraad ke liye ek maqbool intekhab hain.

Easily Confused With

clams:Clams are a different type of bivalve mollusk, generally having a smoother shell compared to the ridged scallop shell.

Word Family

scallop
verbگرد چوٹ دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a sea shell that tastes delicious when cooked.

Picture a fancy restaurant plate with beautifully seared scallops garnished and ready to eat.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "escalope" — a shell or dish

First known use: 14th century

The term has evolved from the Old French 'escalope', which refers to a shell or shellfish, particularly pertaining to the edible mollusks we refer to as scallops today.