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quahog

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Noun — A hard-shelled edible clam found along the Atlantic coast of North America.

Etymology

Borrowed from Narragansett poquaûhock, meaning "hard clam," an Indigenous Algonquian word from New England.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “quahog” mean?

The word “quahog” means a hard-shelled edible clam found along the Atlantic coast of North America. In plain terms, a type of thick-shelled clam common in New England cooking, especially chowder.

How do you pronounce “quahog”?

“Quahog” is pronounced KOH-hog (/ˈkwɔ.hɔɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “quahog” in a sentence?

Here is “quahog” used in a sentence: “They dug for quahogs at low tide and made a big pot of chowder.”

What part of speech is “quahog”?

“Quahog” is a noun.

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