bay scallop

noun

: a scallop (Argopecten irradians) of U.S. coastal and estuarine waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico that is harvested commercially for food

Examples of bay scallop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The bay scallops team up with mushrooms, shallots, and tomatoes, plus garlic and herbs. —

Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 23 Sep. 2024 The bay scallop season is nearing its peak as harvesting is open through Sept. 24 in Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties with a daily limit of 2 gallons per person or 10 gallons per vessel. —

Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024 Volunteer boaters and snorkelers will look for bay scallops on Aug. 24. —

Siena Duncan, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024 Tips for Consuming Scallops Although there are many types of scallops, the two most common varieties are sea scallops and bay scallops. —

Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for bay scallop

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