scalloped

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb decorate an edge with scallops
  2. verb bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top
  3. verb form scallops in

Etymology

From scallop + -ed. In culinary sense, originally referred to a seafood dish baked and served in a scallop shell, but now used more generally.

Synonyms

scallop

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