2. (Zo["o]l.) (a) A European fish. See 4th {Comber}. (b) A large edible clam ({Schizoth[ae]rus Nuttalli}), of the Pacific coast; -- called also {gaper clam}. (c) An East Indian bird of the genus {Cymbirhynchus}, related to the broadbills. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
gaper clam — ▪ mollusk also called Horse Clam (Tresus nuttallii and Tresus capax), either of two species of bivalve mollusks of the family Mactridae. These clams live in sand and mud flats along the coast of western North America from Alaska to Baja… … Universalium
Gaper — Gap er (g[=a]p [ e]r), n. 1. One who gapes. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo[ o]l.) (a) A European fish. See 4th {Comber}. (b) A large edible clam ({Schizoth[ae]rus Nuttalli}), of the Pacific coast; called also {gaper clam}. (c) An East Indian bird of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
clam — clam1 clamlike, adj. clammer, n. /klam/, n., v., clammed, clamming. n. 1. any of various bivalve mollusks, esp. certain edible species. Cf. quahog, soft shell clam. 2. Informal. a secretive or silent person. 3 … Universalium
Clam chowder — New England clam chowder. Dish details Serving temperature Hot Main ingredient(s) Clams … Wikipedia
Clam — For other uses, see Clam (disambiguation). Clam Edible clams in the family Veneridae Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
Clam liquor — Liquid extracted during cooking and opening of clams; also called clam extract; undiluted it is called clam broth, and when concentrated by evaporation is called clam nectar. May be canned in all these forms or used to fill up canned clam… … Wikipedia
gaper — /gay peuhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that gapes. 2. Also called horse clam. a large clam, Tresus capax, common on gravelly and coarse sand beaches. [1630 40; GAPE + ER1] * * * … Universalium
gaper — gap•er [[t]ˈgeɪ pər[/t]] n. 1) a person or thing that gapes 2) ivt a large clam, Tresus capax, common on gravelly beaches • Etymology: 1630–40 … From formal English to slang
horse clam — gaper. [1830 40, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
horse clam — gaper. [1830 40, Amer.] … Useful english dictionary
