 hard-shell_clam |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry,food) Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes | |
| Synonyms: | quahog round_clam quahaug | |
| Related terms: | clam cherrystone littleneck quahog | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (zoology) an edible American clam | |
| Synonyms: | quahaug round_clam Venus_mercenaria Mercenaria_mercenaria quahog | |
| Related terms: | clam cherrystone littleneck Venus quahaug | |
| Similar spelling: |
hard-shell_crab |
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