Quahaug: meaning, definitions and examples
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quahaug
[ หkwษหhษหg ]
marine biology
A quahaug is a type of hard-shelled clam found in the coastal waters of the Northeastern United States. It is also known as the eastern hard clam and is commonly harvested for food. Quahaugs are prized for their sweet, tender meat and are often used in chowders and seafood dishes.
Synonyms
Mercenaria mercenaria, clams, hard clam
Examples of usage
- The fisherman caught a dozen quahaugs for dinner.
- We enjoyed a delicious quahaug chowder on a chilly evening.
- Quahaugs can be steamed or grilled for a flavorful meal.
Translations
Translations of the word "quahaug" in other languages:
๐ต๐น quahaug
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคตเคพเคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Quahaug
๐ฎ๐ฉ quahaug
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฒะฐะณะฐะณ
๐ต๐ฑ quahaug
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใขใใฐ
๐ซ๐ท quahaug
๐ช๐ธ quahaug
๐น๐ท quahaug
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝฐํธ๊ทธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงูุงุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ quahaug
๐ธ๐ฐ quahaug
๐จ๐ณ ๅคธ้ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ quahaug
๐ฎ๐ธ quahaug
๐ฐ๐ฟ quahaug
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ quahaug
๐ฒ๐ฝ quahaug
Etymology
The word 'quahaug' originates from the Narragansett word 'poquauhock', which referred to the hard clam species that is native to the North American East Coast. The term was adapted into English and has been used since the 17th century. The quahaug is an important part of the cultural and culinary heritage of the region, where it has been harvested by Native Americans for centuries and later by European settlers. Its popularity has resulted in various recipes and culinary traditions centered around this shellfish, with a significant place in New England cuisine. Today, quahaugs are commercially harvested and served in a variety of dishes across the United States.