hard-shell clam
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(noun) an edible American clam |
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Synonyms: Mercenaria mercenaria, Venus mercenaria, quahaug, quahog, round clam |
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Related Words: cherrystone, cherrystone clam, clam, littleneck, littleneck clam |
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(noun) Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes |
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Synonyms: quahaug, quahog, round clam |
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Related Words: cherrystone, cherrystone clam, clam, littleneck, littleneck clam |
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