HyperDic: cherrystone

English > 2 senses of the word cherrystone:
NOUNfoodcherrystone, cherrystone clamsmall quahog larger than a littleneck
animalcherrystone, cherrystone clama half-grown quahog
cherrystone > pronunciation
Soundscheh'riystow.n
Rhymesacetone ... zone: 126 rhymes with own...
English > cherrystone: 2 senses > noun 1, food
Meaningsmall quahog larger than a littleneck; eaten raw or cooked as in e.g. clams casino.
Synonymcherrystone clam
Broaderquahaug, quahog, hard-shell clam, round clamAtlantic coast round clams with hard shells
English > cherrystone: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningA half-grown quahog.
Synonymcherrystone clam
Broaderquahog, quahaug, hard-shell clam, hard clam, round clam, Venus mercenaria, Mercenaria mercenariaAn edible American clam

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