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quahog
noun qua·hog \ˈkō-ˌhȯg, ˈkwȯ-, ˈkwō-, -ˌhäg\
: a type of large clam that is eaten as food
Full Definition of QUAHOG
: a thick-shelled edible clam (Mercenaria mercenaria) of the United States
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Variants of QUAHOG
qua·hog also qua·haug \ˈkō-ˌhȯg, ˈkwȯ-, ˈkwō-, -ˌhäg\
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Origin of QUAHOG
modification of Narragansett poquaûhock
First Known Use: 1753
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