QUAHAUGS

Noun

quahaugs

plural of quahaug

Source: Wiktionary


QUAHAUG

Qua"hog, Qua"haug, n. Etym: [Abbrev. fr. Narragansett Indian poquaûhock.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: An American market clam (Venus mercenaria). It is sold in large quantities, and is highly valued as food. Called also round clam, and hard clam.

Note: The name is also applied to other allied species, as Venus Mortoni of the Gulf of Mexico.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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