round clam

noun

1. quahog.

round clam

noun

1. another name for the quahog

Word History and Origins

Origin of round clam¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

Quahog, kwa-hog′, n. the common round clam of the North American Atlantic coast.

From Project Gutenberg

The round clam lies on the bottom of shallow warm waters, and is raked with an implement made for the purpose.

From Project Gutenberg