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Meaning of word hard-shell clam from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells. Large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes.

Synonyms : quahaug, quahog, round clam

Meaning : An edible American clam. The heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians.

Synonyms : hard clam, mercenaria mercenaria, quahaug, quahog, round clam, venus mercenaria

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