Quahog

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkoÊŠhÉ’É¡, ˈkoÊŠhɔːɡ/

Alternative forms

• quahaug, quohog

Origin

From Narragansett.

Full definition of quahog

Noun

1. An edible clam with a hard shell found along the Atlantic Coast of North America, from genus , formerly Venus mercenaria.
2. Very small clams used in chowders and other clam dishes.

Synonyms

• cherrystone

Verb

1. (intransitive) To fish for quahogs.