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escallop vs Pecten irradians

Pecten irradians vs escallop

escallop and Pecten irradians both are nouns.

escallop is a verb but Pecten irradians is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
escallop Yes No Yes No
Pecten irradians Yes No No No
As nouns, Pecten irradians is a hyponym of escallop; that is, Pecten irradians is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than escallop:
  • escallop: edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions
  • Pecten irradians: a small scallop inhabiting shallow waters and mud flats of the Atlantic coast of North America
Other hyponyms of escallop include bay scallop, giant scallop, Pecten magellanicus, sea scallop.
escallop (noun) Pecten irradians (noun)
edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions a small scallop inhabiting shallow waters and mud flats of the Atlantic coast of North America
edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces
thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
escallop (verb) Pecten irradians (verb)
bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top
Difference between escallop and Pecten irradians

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