geoduck
noun
geo·​duck
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Definition of geoduck
: a large edible burrowing clam (Panopea generosa synonym P. abrupta) of the Pacific coast of North America that usually weighs two to three pounds (about one kilogram)
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But geoducks were specifically excluded from the list of species that could be harvested. — Lorraine Boissoneault, Smithsonian, "This Centuries-Old Geoduck Shell May Rewrite the Rules About Who Can Harvest the Fancy Clam," 27 Aug. 2019 Shellfish that can contain the toxins include clams, mussels, oysters, geoducks, cockles and crab viscera, known as crab butter. — Tegan Hanlon, Anchorage Daily News, "Eating shellfish you’ve harvested yourself is risky - and can be deadly," 6 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'geoduck.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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