scallop
/ˈskɑləp/noun
Middle School
1
Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the superfamily Pectinoidea.
2
One of a series of curves, forming an edge similar to a scallop shell, especially in knitting and crochet.
3
A fillet of meat, escalope.
4
A battered and deep-fried round potato slice.
5
A sautéed potato (a shallow-fried round potato slice).
6
A dish shaped like a scallop shell.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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