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littleneck

littleneck

English

Noun

littleneck (plural littlenecks)

  1. A young quahog, or hard clam
    • 2007 July 18, Mark Bittman, “Summer Express: 101 Simple Meals Ready in 10 Minutes or Less”, in New York Times:
      Put a few dozen washed littlenecks in a large, hot skillet with olive oil.

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