1. Plural of coquille; scallop shells, especially as a culinary dish or serving vessel.
Usage: Often used in French cuisine; typically refers to scallops prepared and served in their shells.
2. Decorative shell-shaped ornaments or architectural moldings.
Usage: Design and architecture term; from French coquille meaning 'shell'.

Examples

• The restaurant served coquilles Saint-Jacques as an elegant appetizer.
• Coquilles were arranged on the plate in a beautiful presentation.
• The baroque building featured coquilles carved into the stone facade.
• She ordered coquilles filled with a creamy seafood mixture.
• The interior designer incorporated coquilles into the ornamental plasterwork.