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clam

[klam] / klæm /
NOUN
bivalve living in ocean
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The West Hollywood clam shack conjures Rhode Island on the West Coast, be it with clams of all kinds, lobster cooked just right or oysters treated with reverence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Matijevich recommends enjoying bowls of clam chowder with your favorite crusty bread, like focaccia or toasted slices of baguette.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

As a result, the European Union has completely banned harvesting the clam.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

A serving of a Boston-centric alternative, canned clam chowder, would bump the meal up to $3.64.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

The bus stops in Sausalito, a charming touristy town Mom and I visit to eat bowls of clam chowder and stroll along the water.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio




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