clam
nounfeminine/ɐ.mɐj.ˈʒo.ɐ/medium
a·mei·jo·a
Definition
An edible marine bivalve mollusc with a rounded shell, common in Portuguese coastal waters.
We ordered a plate of clams in garlic sauce.
Clams are often used in seafood stews.
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Common collocations
clams in garlic saucesteamed clamsclam bed
Etymology
Do latim 'mytilus' ou 'mytilus', através do galego-português 'ameijôa'.