round clam

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Definition Noun : 1. An edible clam species native to the Atlantic coast of North America : This term refers specifically to a type of clam with a hard, rounded shell, scientifically known as Mercenaria mercenaria . It is also commonly called the hard clam, quahog, or littleneck clam. 2. A historical commodity : The shells of this clam were historically used by some Native American tribes as a...