quahog

quahog

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1. n. Alt. of Quahaug Source: opted
2. n. Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes Source: wordnet
3. n. an edible American clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians Source: wordnet
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. Source: webster
5. n:100 n. an edible American clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians Source: ecdict

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