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hard-shell clam

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1. n. Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes Source: wordnet
2. n. an edible American clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians Source: wordnet

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american clam clams shells atlantic coast dishes edible hard heavy indians large money round

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