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clam

/klæm/
Meanings
  • noun

    A type of bivalve mollusk that lives in coastal and freshwater environments, known for its hard, protective shell.

    - "The clam opened its shell to reveal the soft, edible flesh."
    - "Clams are often harvested for food and can be cooked in various ways."
Pronunciation
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with clam
jam , dam , game , tame
Variants
List of all variants of clam that leads to same result
clam , clams , clammed , clammer , clammers , clamming , clam up , clammed up , clamming up , clams up , clam worm , clam worms , butter clam , butter clams , giant clam , giant clams , hard clam , hard clams , hard-shell clam , hard-shell clams , hard-shelled clam , Manhattan clam chowder , Manhattan clam chowders
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word 'clamm' means 'clod' or 'lump'. The modern term 'clam' comes from Old French 'clame' or Latin 'clama', meaning 'hollow', likely referring to the hollow interior of the shell.

Trivia
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  1. Clams can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day.

  2. The largest clam ever recorded was over 13 inches long and weighed over 22 pounds.

  3. Clams can change gender throughout their lives. They start as males and can become females as they grow older.

Related Concepts
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  1. Bivalve mollusk: Clams belong to the class of mollusks called bivalves, characterized by their two shells.

  2. Mollusk: Clams are a type of mollusk, a group of animals that have soft bodies and are protected by external shells.

Culture
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Clams have been an important food source for many cultures throughout history, particularly in coastal areas. They have been featured in literature, such as Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', and are often depicted in art and music.

How to Memorize "clam"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a clam buried in the sand with only its shell visible.
    - Visualize the shape and texture of a clam's shell.
    - Think about the color and size of a cooked clam.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'clam' with the sound of the ocean or a beach.
    - Think of the taste and texture of clams when you cook them.
    - Remember that clams have a protective shell.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'C-L-A-M' to remember the word: 'Coastal Living Aquatic Mollusk'

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