cherrystone

English

noun
Definitions
  • (used as a size classification by fish merchants) A hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria) that is larger than a countneck, littleneck or topneck but smaller than a quahog.

Etymology

Compound from English cherry + English stone.

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English

stone

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