American quahog
noun
an edible hardsh-ll clam of the atlantic coast of north america, often used in chowder; also called cherrystone, littleneck, quahog, hardsh-ll clam
examples
anything over three inches in diameter ranks as a quahog.
word origin
c. 1781
usage note
cooking
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