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escallop vs Pecten magellanicus

Pecten magellanicus vs escallop

escallop and Pecten magellanicus both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
escallop Yes No Yes No
Pecten magellanicus Yes No No No
As nouns, Pecten magellanicus is a hyponym of escallop; that is, Pecten magellanicus 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 magellanicus: a large scallop inhabiting deep waters of the Atlantic coast of North America
Other hyponyms of escallop include bay scallop, Pecten irradians, giant scallop, sea scallop.
escallop (noun) Pecten magellanicus (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 large scallop inhabiting deep waters 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 magellanicus (verb)
bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top
Difference between escallop and Pecten magellanicus

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