noun
scampi
Langoustines used as seafood.
The fishmonger displays fresh scampi beside the prawns.
Etymology
Scampi is the Italian plural of scampo. English adopted the plural seafood-name for langoustines and dishes made with them.
More examples
- The menu explains that these scampi are langoustines.
- She grills the scampi in their shells.
- The small claws distinguish scampi from the shrimp nearby.
Forms
scampi