quahog, n.
(quahogs)
(quahogs)
an edible American clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians
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Mercenaria mercenaria Venus mercenaria hard clam hard-shell clam quahaug quahog round clam
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Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes
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hard-shell clam quahaug quahog round clam
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