hard-shell clam
hard-shell clam · hard-shell clams
A hard clam, of species Mercenaria mercenariaA hard clam, of species Mercenaria mercenaria.
Meaning
1 sensesA hard clam, of species Mercenaria mercenaria.
More definitions
- an edible American clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians
- Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes
Forms
plural: hard-shell clams| Singular | hard-shell clam |
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Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- an edible American clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians:quahogquahaughard clamround clamVenus mercenariaMercenaria mercenaria
- Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes:quahaugquahoground clam