n. [ OF. escalope shell, F. escalope a sort of cut of meat. See Scallop. ] 1. (Zoöl.) A bivalve shell of the genus Pecten. See Scallop. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A regular, curving indenture in the margin of anything. See Scallop. “So many jags or escalops.” Ray. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (a) The figure or shell of an escalop, considered as a sign that the bearer had been on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Hence: (b) (Her.) A bearing or a charge consisting of an escalop shell. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. Cut or marked in the form of an escalop; scalloped. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Her.) Covered with a pattern resembling a series of escalop shells, each of which issues from between two others. Its appearance is that of a surface covered with scales. [ 1913 Webster ]

Escaloped oysters (Cookery). See under Scalloped. [ 1913 Webster ]