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scollop

(in Ireland) a rod, pointed at both ends, used to pin down thatch
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scallop

scallops: a scalloped molding
One of a continuous series of curves resembling segments of a circle, used as a decorative element on the outer edge of a strip of wood, molding etc.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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The scollops were seared to perfection and, while the sardine pie may have lifted my eyebrows slightly on first glance, it was its sharp flavour and texture which brought it all alive.
Popular choices are traditional scollops, Yorkshire fish cakes and the Starfish Doner Special which includes either a lamb or chicken doner, chips, salad and pitta bread.
For the scollops: Preheat grill and brush with oil.
His winning three-course meal included a cervoise of Pembroke scollops, a breast of squab pigeon and roast baby pear.
The correct menu for certain seduction is - according to Kevin - chargrilled asparagus (nothing phallic there then), marinated scollops on the half shell (so much prettier than oysters), coq au vin (ooh missus), bitter leaves and caramelised shallots (you need to keep your strength up), vanilla ice cream assogato (remember those Haagan Daz ads?).