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geoduck

geoduck

1 9.9
A very large edible clam from the Pacific coast with a long tube-like neck that buries deep in sand
  • noun
  • /ˈɡuːɪdʌk/
  • US
: geoduck
  • The restaurant features a delicious dish made with geoduck sashimi, highlighting its unique texture.
  • geoduck clam

Examples

  • They knew that geoduck clams, once removed from their beds, would be unable to survive when dumped elsewhere, but economic logic dictated their destruction.

    Academic text (2002)

  • This practice, certainly not exclusive to the Skokomish Indians, is thought to be depleting the geoduck population faster than it can replenish itself (Mottram 2001).

    Academic text (2002)

  • We have sous-vide geoduck.

    Why Him? (2016)

  • Next is the Blue Team (Sheldon, Kuniko, and John) who made Geoduck Sashimi.

    Blog text (2)

  • During our beach trip, we dug into the sandy mud and found a large geoduck buried beneath the surface.

  • In coastal towns, many chefs specialize in preparing geoduck to showcase its rich flavor in various cuisines.

Surface Forms

geoduck singular
geoducks plural

Etymology

The word geoduck comes from a Native American word gʷídəq that meant 'dig deep'. So, the name fits: the geoduck burrows deep into the mud and uses its long neck to feed.