{ Qua″hog, Qua″haug } (?), n. [Abbrev. fr. Narragansett Indian poquaûhock.] (Zoöl.) 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.
☞ The name is also applied to other allied species, as Venus Mortoni of the Gulf of Mexico.