Hard Clam (Noun)
Meaning
An edible American clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The hard clam was a staple food source for many Native American tribes in the region, who would often harvest them from the shallow waters of the coastal areas.
- In some parts of New England, hard clams were a major ingredient in traditional chowders and stews, prized for their tender flesh and rich flavor.
- The Native Americans used the hard clam shells as a form of currency, which was later adopted by European colonists as a unit of exchange.
- The Quahog, or hard clam, has been a vital part of the ecology and economy of the coastal regions of North America for thousands of years.
- Cherrystone and littleneck clams are younger hard clams that have been harvested before they reach full maturity.