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1. n. An American market clam (Venus mercenaria). It is sold in large quantities, and is highly valued as food. Called also round clam, and hard clam.
2. n. Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes
3. n. an edible American clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians
4. An American market clam (Venus mercenaria). It is sold in large quantities, and is highly valued as food. Called also round clam, and hard clam. Note: The name is also applied to other allied species, as Venus Mortoni of the Gulf of Mexico.
5. n. An American market clam (Venus mercenaria). It is sold in large quantities, and is highly valued as food. Called also round clam, and hard clam.