Scampi Definition

skămpē, skäm-
scampi
noun
Any of several large, greenish prawns, valued as food.
Webster's New World
A large shrimp broiled or fried with its tail on and served hot.
Webster's New World

A langoustine or Dublin Bay prawn.

Wiktionary

Origin of Scampi

  • Italian pl. of scampo a kind of lobster from Greek kampē bending (from its shape) perhaps from Greek kamptein to bend

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Italian

    From Wiktionary

Scampi Sentence Examples

  • Evidently, most of the money went on the ' deep fried scampi ', which cost £ 2.10.

  • Served with a traditional English side salad) £ 7.95 scampi (Pieces of breaded scampi.

  • Garlic scampi looked succulent and well char-grilled, but my ravioli of lobster was a real tour de force.

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

  • The food menu is impressive -- the scampi tails are excellent.

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