littleneck
Definition
Noun: 1. A small, young hard clam (quahog): A littleneck is a specific size and life stage of the hard-shell clam (Mercenaria mercenaria), also known as a quahog. It is characterized by its small, young, and tender state. 2. A type of seafood often eaten raw: This clam is commonly consumed raw, typically on the half-shell, and is noted as a popular food item in certain regions.
Examples of Usage
Advanced Usage
- "Littleneck clam": The full, more descriptive term for the shellfish.
- The bay is famous for its harvest of littleneck clams.
Variants and Related Words
- Quahog / Quahaug (noun): The general name for the adult hard-shell clam species (), of which the littleneck is a young, small size grade. Larger sizes are often called cherrystones and chowder clams.
- Cherrystone (noun): A slightly larger size grade of the same hard-shell clam (), often used for cooking or eating raw.
Synonyms
- Hard clam
- Hard-shell clam
- (Small) quahog
Related Phrases
- On the half-shell: A common serving method for raw littlenecks, where the clam is opened and served resting on one of its shells.
- The best way to enjoy their freshness is to eat littlenecks on the half-shell with a squeeze of lemon.
Noun
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a young quahog
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a quahog when young and small; usually eaten raw; an important food popular in New York
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