quahaug

Meanings

• A large, edible clam that is native to the Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound.

  - "The quahaug clam is a local delicacy."
  - "Quahaugs are often served steamed or roasted with butter."
  - "Quahaugs are an important part of Rhode Island's culinary heritage."

• A type of watercraft used by the Wampanoag people of southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

  - "The quahaug was a type of canoe used by the Wampanoag people of Massachusetts and Rhode Island."
  - "The quahaug was an essential part of the Wampanoag people's daily lives, used for fishing, transportation, and warfare."

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Synonyms

cherrystone , hard clam , littleneck , round clam , topneck

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quahaug
clam , jam , dam , game

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Homonyms

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1. quahaug () : A large, edible clam that is native to the Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound.
   

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Homophones

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1. who
   

2. hue
   

3. Queen
   

4. Qui
   

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Variants

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quahaug , quahaugs , quahog , quahogs

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Forms

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The quahaug clam can be found in various forms, including the soft-shell quahaug and the hard-shell quahaug. The soft-shell quahaug has a more delicate flavor and texture, while the hard-shell quahaug has a more robust flavor and texture.

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Etymology

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The word 'quahaug' comes from the Wampanoag language, where it is believed to mean 'big clam'.

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Trivia

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1. The quahaug clam is the official state shell of Rhode Island.

2. The quahaug clam has a lifespan of up to 20 years.

3. The quahaug clam is an important food source for many species of birds, fish, and mammals.

4. The quahaug clam is also known as the 'great clam' or the 'surf clam'.

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Culture

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The quahaug clam has played an important role in the culture and history of the Wampanoag people of southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The quahaug was a local delicacy, often served steamed or roasted with butter. The quahaug was also an essential part of the Wampanoag people's daily lives, used for fishing, transportation, and warfare.

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