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hard-shell clam

/ˈhɑːrd ʃɛl klæm/

Traducción: Nombre común de un molusco bivalvo comestible con concha dura, especialmente la almeja dura o chione (Mercenaria mercenaria), que habita a lo largo de la costa atlántica de Norteamérica.

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/ˈhɑːrd ʃɛl klæm/B1formalamericanculinary
  • esNombre común de un molusco bivalvo comestible con concha dura, especialmente la almeja dura o chione (Mercenaria mercenaria), que habita a lo largo de la costa atlántica de Norteamérica.

A common name for a type of edible bivalve mollusk with a hard shell, particularly the quahog (Mercenaria mercenaria), found along the Atlantic coast of North America.

  1. Edible bivalve molluskB1formalamerican

    A type of clam with a hard, thick shell, commonly found along the Atlantic coast of North America and used in cooking.

    esAlmeja de concha dura

    • We ordered a dozen hard-shell clams at the seafood restaurant.
    • Hard-shell clams are often used in clam chowder.
    • The chef steamed the hard-shell clams with garlic and white wine.