Category:Quahog

Qua"hog, qua"haug, n. Etym: [abbrev. fr. Narragansett indian Poquaûhock.] (zoöl.)

Defn: 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.

Note: the name is also applied to other allied species, as venus Mortoni of the gulf of mexico.