Etymology

scalloped oyster

Today it means: An opened oyster baked in a deep dish with alternate layers of bread or cracker crumbs, seasoned with pepper, nutmeg, and butter. Full definition →

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The story

Originally done in scallop shells.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.