'Scalloped oysters' definitions:

Definition of 'Scalloped oysters'

From: GCIDE
  • Scalloped \Scal"loped\, a.
  • 1. Furnished with a scallop; made or done with or in a scallop. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Having the edge or border cut or marked with segments of circles. See Scallop, n., 2. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Cookery) Baked in a scallop; cooked with crumbs. [1913 Webster]
  • Scalloped oysters (Cookery), opened oysters baked in a deep dish with alternate layers of bread or cracker crumbs, seasoned with pepper, nutmeg, and butter. This was at first done in scallop shells. [1913 Webster]