Round Clam (Noun)
Meaning 1
Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The Atlantic coast is renowned for its abundant round clams, prized for their hard shells and succulent flesh.
- At the beachside restaurant, the seafood chowder was made with fresh round clams harvested from the local waters.
- Round clams are often used in traditional New England clam bakes, where they're steamed with other seafood delicacies.
- The fish market sold round clams by the bushel, catering to the demand from local chefs and home cooks.
- In the coastal town, round clams were a staple ingredient in many family recipes, passed down through generations.
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Meaning 2
An edible American clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.