Definitions

1. noun

a type of flat fish, especially the common scallop, or a thin slice of meat or fish cut into a fan shape for cooking

“The chef expertly seared the scallops and served them as escallops.”

2. noun

a fan-shaped slice of meat or fish

“The escallops of beef were a hit at the dinner party.”

3. verb

to cut into fan-shaped slices

“The butcher escalloped the pork chops for the recipe.”