Quahog
Pronunciation : Qua"hog, Qua"haug
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Abbrev. fr. Narragansett Indian poqua?hock.] (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: An American market clam (Venus mercenaria). It is sold in large quantities, and is highly valued as food. Called also round clam, and hard clam.
Note: The name is also applied to other allied species, as Venus Mortoni of the Gulf of Mexico.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913