Escalops

/ˈɛskəlɒps/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'escalop,' referring to multiple thin slices of meat prepared as escalopes, or alternative plural of 'scallop.'

Etymology

From 'escalop' plus '-s' plural suffix, maintaining the same roots as the singular form.

Kelly Says

The plural forms of this word show English's flexibility—'escalops,' 'escallops,' and 'scallops' are all acceptable, reflecting how long the word has been borrowing between languages!

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