{ } n. [ Abbrev. fr. Narragansett Indian poquaûhock. ] (Zool.) 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The name is also applied to other allied species, as Venus Mortoni of the Gulf of Mexico. [ 1913 Webster ]