macoma

[ muh-koh-muh ]

noun

1. any marine bivalve mollusk of the genus Macoma, having a glossy, thin, usually white shell.

Word History and Origins

Origin of macoma¹

From New Latin

Example Sentences

The tanker Macoma loaded a cargo for China at Gorgon on Thursday.

From Reuters

Tanker Macoma loaded a cargo for China at Gorgon on Thursday.

From Reuters

There are 10 types of clams available for harvest in Washington state: manila, native littleneck, butter, varnish, cockle, macoma, horse, eastern softshell, razor clams and geoduck.

From Seattle Times

"Wretch!" answered the fair stranger, "I fear not the powers of your accursed magic, for Macoma has assured me that you shall not be able to harm me except with my own consent; and Mahomet, though for a time he permits this enchantment, will at length assuredly deliver me."

From Project Gutenberg

I then no longer doubted that the genius Macoma supported me, and attributed his behaviour to her supernatural power.

From Project Gutenberg