Pooquaw
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pooquaw is a noun meaning (US, Nantucket dialect) Hard-shelled clam.
Meaning
(US, Nantucket dialect) Hard-shelled clam.
Example Sentences
"And a mess o' pooquaws in case your auntie fancies a bit o' fish. Is she any better today?"
'Pooquaws,' says he, 'I'm hunting for pooquaws for a shearing pie, but they seems to be so scarce I guess I'll go off and drive up my sheep.'
Word Forms
- pooquaws
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quog, clam, clinchpoop, pooh, poopie, clamshell.
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