Complete Definition of "quahog"

English

Alternative spellings
quahaug
quohog

Pronunciation
k�'hôg'
rfap

Noun
quahog

  1. An edible clam with a hard shell found along the Atlantic Coast of North America. (scientific name Venus mercenaria)
  2. Very small clams used in chowders and other clam dishes.

Synonyms
cherrystones

Category:Algonquian derivations|quahog
Category:Mollusks

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