Quahog - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A quahog is a hard-shelled clam native to the Atlantic coast of North America. It is often used in cooking, particularly in chowders, and is also the state shellfish of Rhode Island.
Definition:
A hard-shelled clam native to the Atlantic coast of North America, often used in cooking.
Synonyms:
hard clam, round clam, chowder clam, cherrystone
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
(No direct antonyms; context-dependent) soft-shell clam, oyster
Common Collocations:
quahog chowder, steamed quahogs, stuffed quahogs, quahog shell
Derivatives:
quahogger (one who harvests quahogs), quahogging (the act of harvesting quahogs)
Usage Tips:
Use "quahog" when referring to the specific Atlantic clam species or regional dishes like chowder.
Common Phrases:
"happy as a quahog, " "quahog festival, " "dig for quahogs"
Etymology:
Derived from Narragansett "poquauhock," referring to the hard-shelled clam in Native American languages.
Examples:
- 1. The fishermen harvested fresh quahogs at low tide.
- 2. She made a delicious quahog chowder for dinner.
- 3. The beach was littered with empty quahog shells after the storm.
- 4. We dug for quahogs during our vacation in Rhode Island.