1. having a decorative edge with a series of rounded curves
2. cooked in a casserole with milk or a cream sauce, often with breadcrumbs
Usage: culinary

1. past tense of scallop: to bake in a casserole with milk or cream sauce
2. past tense of scallop: to cut or shape with a scalloped edge

Examples

• The curtains had a beautiful scalloped border.
• She served scalloped potatoes with the roast beef.
• The seamstress scalloped the hem of the dress.
• We enjoyed the scalloped corn at dinner.
• The baker scalloped the edges of the pie crust.
• The scalloped tablecloth added elegance to the dining room.