quahog

/ˈkoʊhɑɡ/
noun
  1. A type of hard-shell clam found along the Atlantic coast of North America, often used in chowder or eaten raw.
    • We gathered quahogs at low tide for the clam chowder.
    • The restaurant serves fresh quahogs on the half shell.
    • My grandfather taught me how to dig for quahogs in the mud flats.
  2. The shell of a quahog, sometimes used as a decorative item or for making wampum beads.
    • Native Americans used quahog shells to create wampum belts.
    • The necklace was strung with polished quahog beads.
    • She collected quahog shells to make a wind chime.
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