quahaug

/'kwɔ:hɔg/ Cách viết khác : (quahog) /'kwɔ:hɔg/
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quahaug

A child finds a quahaug on the sandy beach.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An edible American clam: A type of clam native to the Atlantic coast of North America, known for its hard, heavy shell.
    • A large, round clam: Specifically refers to a hard-shelled clam, typically larger in size, often used in dishes like chowders.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The fisherman dug for quahaugs in the muddy flats at low tide.
    • Traditional New England clam chowder is often made with quahaug.
Advanced Usage
  • "Quahaug shell": Refers specifically to the hard, heavy shell of this clam, historically used as a form of currency (wampum) by some Native American tribes.
    • Archaeologists found quahaug shells used as wampum in the ancient settlement.
Variants and Related Words
  • Quahog (n): An alternative and common spelling for "quahaug," referring to the same clam species.
    • The menu listed "stuffed quahog" as a local specialty.
  • Hard-shell clam (n): A general descriptive term for this type of clam.
  • Mercenaria mercenaria (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the quahaug species.
Synonyms
  • Hard clam: A common name for the quahaug.
  • Round clam: Describes its shape.
  • Chowder clam: Refers to its culinary use, especially for larger specimens.
Related Phrases
  • "To go quahogging": The activity of digging for quahaugs.
    • We spent the afternoon quahogging in the bay.
quahaug

A child finds a quahaug on the sandy beach.

Noun
  1. an edible American clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians
  2. Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes

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