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Definition of Venus Mortoni
Venus Mortoni Quahog Qua"hog, Quahaug Qua"haug, n. [Abbrev. fr.
Narragansett Indian poqua[^u]hock.] (Zo["o]l.)
An American market clam (Venus mercenaria). It is sold in
large quantities, and is highly valued as food. Called also
round clam, and hard clam.
Note: The name is also applied to other allied species, as
Venus Mortoni of the Gulf of Mexico.