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Scalloping: meaning, definitions and examples

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scalloping

 

[ ˈskæl.ə.pɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

cooking method

Scalloping refers to the process of cooking food, particularly seafood, by layering it in a baking dish with other ingredients such as cream or cheese. This method usually involves baking the dish until it is heated through and the top is crispy or golden brown. It’s commonly used for dishes like scalloped potatoes or scalloped fish, where the ingredients are combined and baked together for a delicious result.

Synonyms

baking, cooking, layering

Examples of usage

  • She made scalloped potatoes for dinner.
  • The chef is scalloping the fish with a creamy sauce.
  • I love scalloping vegetables in the oven.
Context #2 | Noun

marine life

Scalloping as a noun can refer to the practice of collecting or fishing for scallops, which are a type of bivalve mollusk. Scallops are often sought after for their sweet, tender meat and are considered a delicacy in various cuisines. The act of scalloping can also involve diving or using specific fishing gear to successfully harvest these shellfish from their natural habitats.

Synonyms

diving, fishing, harvesting

Examples of usage

  • We went scalloping along the coast.
  • Scalloping has become a popular summer activity for many.
  • The scalloping season begins in late summer.

Translations

Translations of the word "scalloping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pescaria de vieiras

🇮🇳 शंख संग्रह करना

🇩🇪 Jakobsmuschelfischen

🇮🇩 pemungutan kerang

🇺🇦 збирання гребінців

🇵🇱 zbieranie przegrzebków

🇯🇵 ホタテ漁

🇫🇷 récolte de coquilles Saint-Jacques

🇪🇸 recolección de vieiras

🇹🇷 deniz tarağı toplama

🇰🇷 가리비 채집

🇸🇦 جمع الأسقلوب

🇨🇿 sběr hřebenatek

🇸🇰 zber hrebenatiek

🇨🇳 采集扇贝

🇸🇮 nabiranje pokrovač

🇮🇸 söfnun hörpudiska

🇰🇿 қайырмақ жинау

🇬🇪 სკალოპების შეგროვება

🇦🇿 tarak yığımı

🇲🇽 recolección de vieiras

Etymology

The term scalloping derives from the Middle English word 'scallope', which is rooted in the Old French word 'escalope' and is related to the Latin 'scallopa'. The word originally referred to the scallop shell as well as the edible mollusk enclosed within it. The use of the word in culinary contexts to describe dishes like 'scalloped potatoes' dates back to the 19th century. This cooking technique became popular in various regions as home cooks looked for ways to combine ingredients uniquely and deliciously. Today, scalloping not only describes the method of cooking but also encompasses the gathering of scallops in culinary traditions around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,998, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.