A hard-shelled clam found along the Atlantic coast of North America, often used in seafood dishes.
From Narragansett (Native American language) 'poquauhock' meaning hard clam. English colonists adopted the word in the 1600s as they encountered these valuable shellfish in their new home.
The quahog is one of the longest-lived animals—some specimens live over 500 years, and scientists actually study their shells to learn about ocean history and climate!
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