Littleneck Clam (Noun)
Meaning 1
A young quahog.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The young quahog that the fishermen dredged up was actually a type of littleneck clam that had already begun to harden its shell.
- Littleneck clams, also called young quahogs, need shallow waters to thrive.
- Quahog is the name often given to a mature littleneck clam, which can live for many years.
- Littleneck clams, or more commonly known as young quahogs, actually harden and thicken their shells as they mature.
- Before they mature into quahogs, many littleneck clams settle into new locations carried by the ocean currents.
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Meaning 2
A quahog when young and small; usually eaten raw; an important food popular in New York.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- In New York restaurants, littleneck clams are often served on the half shell as an appetizer.
- The chef chose to feature the freshest littleneck clams in his signature raw bar platter.
- Littleneck clams are a staple in many a seafood lover's diet in the Northeast, particularly in New York.
- A dozen littleneck clams were carefully arranged on a platter of ice, accompanied by a tangy mignonette sauce.
- The local market prominently displayed a sign advertising fresh littleneck clams, caught that morning in the nearby waters.