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long-neck clam

/ˈlɒŋˌnɛk klæm/

Traduction: Nom courant d'un mollusque marin comestible, en particulier le mollusque à coquille molle (Mya arenaria), caractérisé par un long siphon ou cou apparent.

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/ˈlɒŋˌnɛk klæm/informalculinary
  • frNom courant d'un mollusque marin comestible, en particulier le mollusque à coquille molle (Mya arenaria), caractérisé par un long siphon ou cou apparent.

A common name for a type of edible saltwater clam, particularly the soft-shell clam (Mya arenaria), characterized by its long, protruding siphon or neck.

  1. Edible marine bivalveB1formal

    A type of clam with a long, protruding neck or siphon, commonly found in sandy coastal waters and used in cooking.

    frpézouque

    • Long-neck clams are often steamed and served with butter.
    • The restaurant's specialty is a chowder made with fresh long-neck clams.
    • We dug for long-neck clams at low tide on the beach.