What is another word for Coquilles?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒkwɪlz] (IPA)

Coquilles is a French word that means "shells" in English. When used in cooking, coquilles usually refer to scallop shells that are used as a serving dish for various types of food. Some synonyms for coquilles include shells, mollusks, bivalves, and conches. The word conjugates as singular "coquille" to plural "coquilles". In a culinary context, "coquilles" can also refer to dishes that are prepared with seafood, such as "coquilles Saint-Jacques" which are scallops that are baked with mushrooms, cream, and cheese. Other seafood dishes that can be served in coquilles include crab, shrimp, lobster or salmon.

What are the hypernyms for Coquilles?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Coquilles

Champlain then proceeded to Port aux Coquilles, seven or eight leagues distant, where he remained until the twenty-ninth.
"The Makers of Canada: Champlain"
N. E. Dionne
In Coquilles, or Scalloped.
"Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks"
Pierre Blot

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