Bay Scallop (Noun)
Meaning 1
A small scallop inhabiting shallow waters and mud flats of the Atlantic coast of North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Muscle of small choice shallow-water scallops.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The adductor muscle of the bay scallop is highly prized by chefs and foodies alike for its tenderness and sweet flavor.
- Freshly harvested bay scallops typically have a single large adductor muscle that can be quickly and easily removed for eating.
- Some fisheries prioritize harvesting the large adductor muscle from the bay scallop to supply the demand for fresh seafood.
- Unlike larger deep-sea scallops the adductor muscle of the bay scallop makes up most of its total mass.
- Fishermen use a special technique to shuck the bay scallop quickly without damaging its delicate adductor muscle.