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Meaning of "scampi" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SCAMPI

Italian: plural of scampo shrimp, of obscure origin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SCAMPI

scampi  [ˈskæmpɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCAMPI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Scampi is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SCAMPI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

scampi

Scampi

Scampi is a culinary preparation of Nephrops norvegicus or a similar lobster such as Metanephrops. It is commonly made with prawns. Scampi preparation styles vary regionally. While the United Kingdom legally defines scampi specifically as Nephrops norvegicus, other similar lobsters are considered scampi worldwide. Monkfish tail is sometimes illegally used and sold as scampi in the United Kingdom, contravening the Fish Labelling England Regulation 2005 and Schedule 1 of the Food Labelling Regulations 1996.

Definition of scampi in the English dictionary

The definition of scampi in the dictionary is large prawns, usually eaten fried in breadcrumbs.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCAMPI


bumpy
ˈbʌmpɪ
campy
ˈkæmpɪ
champy
ˈtʃæmpɪ
clumpy
ˈklʌmpɪ
crampy
ˈkræmpɪ
dampy
ˈdæmpɪ
dumpy
ˈdʌmpɪ
gimpy
ˈɡɪmpɪ
grumpy
ˈɡrʌmpɪ
gympie
ˈɡɪmpɪ
jumpy
ˈdʒʌmpɪ
lumpy
ˈlʌmpɪ
Pompey
ˈpɒmpɪ
skimpy
ˈskɪmpɪ
swampy
ˈswɒmpɪ
Tempe
ˈtɛmpɪ
trampy
ˈtræmpɪ
vampy
ˈvæmpɪ
wimpy
ˈwɪmpɪ
yampy
ˈjæmpɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCAMPI

scam
Scamander
scambaiting
scamble
scambler
scamblingly
scammed
scammer
scamming
scammoniate
scammonies
scammony
scamp
scamper
scamperer
scampish
scampishly
scampishness
scamster
scamto

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCAMPI

bpi
carpi
cpi
dpi
hippocampi
Hopi
impi
Kopi
Legaspi
Lippi
Lupi
Mississippi
Philippi
pi
pipi
sampi
tempi
tipi
topi
Tupi

Synonyms and antonyms of scampi in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «scampi» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCAMPI

Find out the translation of scampi to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of scampi from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «scampi» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

班节虾
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

langostinos
570 millions of speakers

English

scampi
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Scampi
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

جَمْبَرِيٌّ كَبِير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

креветки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

camarão-lagosta frito
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বড়ো বড়ো বাগদা চিংডি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

langoustine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Scampi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Scampi
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クルマエビ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가시발새우
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Scampi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tôm càng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

scampi
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोळशाचे गोळे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

scampi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scampi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

duże krewetki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

креветки, смажені в сухарях
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

langustină
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καραβίδες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

garnale
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

scampi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

scampi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of scampi

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCAMPI»

The term «scampi» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.139 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCAMPI» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about scampi

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCAMPI»

Discover the use of scampi in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to scampi and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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CMMI Scampi distilled: appraisals for process improvement
Part of The SEI Series in Software Engineering, this book offers a concise andpractical guide to the standard CMMI appraisal method.
Dennis M. Ahern, Jim Armstrong, 2005
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Scampi the Scallop
In Mi-sA-l Fransen's imaginative book, Scampi the Scallop, children will learn how to overcome battles, whether physical or emotional, just like Scampi. Get ready for an undersea adventure!
Mi-sA-lê Fransen, 2011
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Piranhas in the Scampi: How I Restored a 17th Century ...
Piranhas in the Scampi is a story that began in Sheldon Silverstein's teenage years, when his love of Italy took root after seeing the movie Sunflower, starring Sophia Loren.
Sheldon Silverstein, 2012
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Scampi's Adventures
A day at the beach Scampi, Clare and Paul, Went to Cromer by the coast. Guess who was the happiest? Scampi was the most. We had a journey on the train, And knew we'd do it all again. A lunch of sardines and crispies too, When we arrived ...
Paul Foskett, 2014
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How To Implement the CMMI - Real Process Improvement Using ...
During a SCAMPI appraisal, staff of one or more projects will be interviewed, singly or in groups, to determine the maturity of the processes used to perform the work. (Maturity is measured by the extent to which the projects or organization ...
Diane M. Burwick, 2008
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Fish Processing Technology
Adulteration of scampi with white fish can be detected and to some extent quantified by either visual or densitometric measurements. In Figure 6.4a, for example, the IEF profiles of the white fish species, cod, haddock and whiting, have ...
George M. Hall, 1997
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Frozen Or Canned Warmwater Shrimp and Prawns from Brazil, ...
Shrimp scampi is sold through different channels of distribution. The vast majority of scampi is sold only in the retail channel, to grocery stores, supermarkets, and club-style stores. Moreover, even within that channel, there are separate buyers ...
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Certain Frozen or Canned Warmwater Shrimp and Prawns from ...
Shrimp scampi is sold through different channels of distribution. The vast majority of scampi is sold only in the retail channel, to grocery stores, supermarkets, and club—style stores. Moreover, even within that channel, there are separate ...
U.S. International Trade Commission
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People CMM: A Framework for Human Capital Management
A multimodel appraisal may be performed using SCAMPI with People CMM and SCAMPI with a CMMI model. The following paragraphs describe each of these appraisal types. They provide an overview of the SCAMPI with People CMM ...
Bill Curtis, William E. Hefley, Sally A. Miller, 2009
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Italian Food
(NORWAY LOBSTERS) Although the scampi of the Adriatic are almost identical in appearance with the Dublin Bay prawn (and the French langoustine), and are in fact, as far as I can ascertain, precisely the same crustacean, there is a world of  ...
Elizabeth David, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCAMPI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term scampi is used in the context of the following news items.
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THE RECIPE BOX: Use cooked, deviened shrimp for easy scampi dish
#I asked several folks how to prepare shrimp scampi, including the meat man at the meat counter. He laughed as I explained my situation and gave some very ... «Rockdale Citizen, Jun 15»
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Shrimp and Scallop Scampi
With that, I noticed my Mother's adoration of Prime Rib and Shrimp Scampi, and soon understood how much she not only enjoyed the dish, but how often she ... «WNYT, May 15»
3
Recipe: Pepper Scampi Alfredo
Servings: 6. 2 pounds raw, shelled extra-large or jumbo shrimp. Olive oil. Ground black pepper. 16-ounce package fettuccine pasta. 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut ... «Cherry Hill Courier Post, May 15»
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Cooking on Deadline: Recipe for pepper-scampi Alfredo
If you really want to show Mom how much you care on Mother's Day, the recipe is pretty simple — carbs and fat. After all, it's what the rest of us crave on special ... «Canada.com, May 15»
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Mother's Day recipe for pepper-scampi Alfredo
This April 6, 2015 photo shows pepper-scampi Alfredo in Concord, N.H. In this recipe, chopped, cooked chicken breasts, crispy hunks of bacon or strips of ... «Globalnews.ca, May 15»
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The Oceanaire shares recipe for Shrimp Scampi Day
The 9NEWS morning crew is celebrating National Shrimp Scampi Day on April 29 with a new recipe. 9NEWS at 8 a.m. 04/29/15. Cassie Heykoop, 9:39 a.m. ... «9NEWS.com, Apr 15»
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In the Kitchen: Shrimp Scampi Zoodles
... fries, pasta, rice and tells us a new food trend involving spiralizing foods. Watch the video to learn how to make delicious and healthy Shrimp Scampi Zoodles. «WTNH, Mar 15»
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Former Scampi's restaurant: New $1.3m play space for Glenelg …
Holdfast Bay Council this week approved plans for the former Scampi's restaurant site, including a giant slide, water features, climbing equipment, in-ground ... «The Daily Telegraph, Feb 15»
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Turn up the heat on Valentine's Day with Spicy Shrimp Scampi
Place a large rondeaux on stove on medium. Add olive oil and butter. When butter foams, add bread crumbs and stir with rubber spatula around pot for 10 ... «New York Post, Feb 15»
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Classic shrimp recipes: Scampi and de Jonghe
If so, I'd go right for this scampi dish from Pierre Franey, which was featured in his 1979 book, "The New York Times 60-Minute Gourmet." This recipe has long ... «Chicago Tribune, Jan 15»

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