The plural of cherrystone; multiple medium-sized hard clams suitable for eating.
Plural form of 'cherrystone' (cherry + stone). The name 'Cherrystone' likely derives from a Virginia location where these clams were historically harvested and sold.
The naming hierarchy of clams—littlenecks, cherrystones, and top necks—represents their size progression, and seafood experts can judge a clam's tenderness and flavor based on which category it falls into.
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