Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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hard-shell clam | Yes | No | No | No |
Venus mercenaria | Yes | No | No | No |
hard-shell clam (noun) | Venus mercenaria (noun) |
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an edible American clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians | an edible American clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians |
Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes |