scalloped
UK[ˈskɒləpt]US[ˈskæləpt, ˈskɑːləpt]
adj
having a series of small, rounded, and often projecting curves or segments forming an ornamental edge.
adj
cooked with milk and a seasoned sauce, often with breadcrumbs on top.
Morpheme Breakdown
scallop
ed
scallop
a shellfish with a fluted shell
ed
adjective suffix
Etymology
the word 'scalloped' originates from the old french 'escalope', which referred to a shell, particularly that of a scallop. this term entered middle english as 'scalop'. the decorative sense of 'scalloped' derives from the resemblance of a wavy, curved edge to the fluted, ribbed shape of a scallop shell. the culinary sense emerged later, where food, often baked in a sauce, was served in a scallop shell or a dish shaped like one, leading to the modern meaning of a dish cooked with a creamy sauce and topping.
Analysis
Structure: scallop (a shellfish with a fluted shell) + ed (adjective suffix)
scallop (from middle english 'scalop', from old french 'escalope', meaning a shell), ed (from old english '-ed', '-od', '-ad', a suffix forming adjectives from nouns or verbs, indicating possession of a quality).
Examples
the dress was trimmed with a beautifully scalloped lace.
for dinner, she made a delicious scalloped potato dish with cheese and cream.
the antique table had a scalloped edge that added to its ornate design.