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PECTINIDAE Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word pectinidae. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word pectinidae. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PECTINIDAE

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scallop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• one of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.)

• edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces

• thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled

• edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions

verb

• decorate an edge with scallops

• bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top

• form scallops in

• fish for scallops

• shape or cut in scallops

family pectinidae
nounn
noun

• scallops

Best Hypernyms For PECTINIDAE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pectinidae, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (1)
mollusk family

Alternatives for SCALLOP

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