quahog
quahog, edible species of clam (q.v.), usually referring to the species Mercenaria mercenaria. Small quahogs are called “cherrystones.”
This article was most recently revised and updated by John P. Rafferty.
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Article Title:
quahog
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
26 November 2008
Access Date:
November 14, 2026