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QUAHOGS
Noun
quahogs
plural of quahog
Source: Wiktionary
QUAHOG
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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