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Definition of Quahag

{ Qua"hog, Qua"haug } (?), n. [Abbrev. fr. Narragansett Indian poquaûhock.] (Zoöl.) 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.

&fist; The name is also applied to other allied species, as Venus Mortoni of the Gulf of Mexico.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • An edible clam with a hard shell found along the Atlantic Coast of North America. (scientific name Venus mercenaria)
  • Large clams used in chowders and other clam dishes.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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