Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cohog
noun
/ˈkoʊ.hɔg/
Definition
A type of clam that is commonly found along the northeastern coast of North America.
Examples
- The chef prepared a delightful chowder using fresh cohogs.
- During low tide, many fishermen gathered cohogs from the sandy shore.
- In some coastal areas, cohogs are considered a delicacy.
Meaning
Cohogs are bivalve mollusks that belong to the family Mercenariidae and are often harvested for food.
Synonyms
- clam
- quahog
- hard shell clam
