scallop shell

Thân thiện

A child collects a scallop shell on the sandy beach.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The shell of a scallop: A "scallop shell" is the hard, protective outer covering of a scallop, which is a type of marine bivalve mollusk. It is typically fan-shaped with distinctive ridges radiating from the hinge.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

Advanced Usage

• As a symbol: The scallop shell is a traditional symbol of pilgrimage, particularly associated with the Camino de Santiago.
• In design and art: The distinctive shape and pattern of the scallop shell are often used as a decorative motif.

Variants and Related Words

• Scallop (noun): The edible mollusk itself that lives inside the scallop shell.
• Scalloped (adjective): Having a decorative edge or surface cut or shaped in a series of curves like the edge of a scallop shell.

Synonyms

• Shell: The hard protective outer case of a mollusk or crustacean (this is the general category).
• Seashell: The shell of a marine mollusk (this is a more general term).

Related Phrases

• Scallop shell motif: A recurring decorative design based on the shape of a scallop shell.
• Pilgrim's scallop: A specific reference to the scallop shell used as a badge by pilgrims.

Related Idioms

There are no common idioms that use the exact phrase "scallop shell." Its usage is primarily literal or symbolic.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a shell of a scallop