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hard-shell clam meaning and definition
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Definition of hard-shell clam (noun)
- Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes
- synonyms: quahaug, quahog, round clam
- an edible American clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians
- synonyms: hard clam, Mercenaria mercenaria, quahaug, quahog, round clam, Venus mercenaria
Source: Princeton University Wordnet