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scampi Definition

scampi (skam)

noun pl. -·pi or -·pies

  1. any of several large, greenish prawns, valued as food
  2. a large shrimp broiled or fried with its tail on and served hot

Etymology: It, pl. of scampo

scampi Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: Most scampi used by caterers is pre-packed, therefore, read the label carefully.
  • bread: Served with a traditional English side salad ) £ 7.95 SCAMPI ( Pieces of breaded scampi.
  • include: Fishy dishes include whole tail scampi, breaded cod, red snapper and.. .

Adjective modifier

  • most: Most scampi used by caterers is pre-packed, therefore, read the label carefully.
  • whole: Fishy dishes include whole tail scampi, breaded cod, red snapper and.. .
  • fried: Evidently, most of the money went on the ' deep fried scampi ' , which cost £ 2.10.
  • deep: Evidently, most of the money went on the ' deep fried scampi ' , which cost £ 2.10.

Modifies a noun

  • tail: The food menu is impressive -- the scampi tails are excellent.
  • fry: Let's hope they remember they're a city now and don't drop those for packets of scampi fries.

Noun used with modifier

  • tail: Fishy dishes include whole tail scampi, breaded cod, red snapper and.. .

Browse dictionary entries near scampi

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  10. scalpel
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