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quahaug |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Quahog \Qua"hog\, Quahaug \Qua"haug\, n. [Abbrev. fr Narragansett Indian poqua[^u]hock.] (Zo["o]l.) 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: quahaug n 1: Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes [syn: {quahog}, {hard-shell clam}, {round clam}] 2: an edible American clam [syn: {quahog}, {hard-shell clam}, {round clam}, {Venus mercenaria}, {Mercenaria mercenaria}]
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