quahog

(noun, verb)

noun

1. Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes

Similar word(s): quahaug

Definition categories: food, clam

2. an edible American clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians

Similar word(s): quahaug

Definition categories: animal, clam

verb

1. (intransitive) To fish for quahogs.