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quahaug
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quahaug, n. [Abbrev. fr. Narragansett Indian poquaûhock.].
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 . [1913 Webster]
" The name is also applied to other allied species, as Venus Mortoni of the Gulf of Mexico." [1913 Webster]
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