steamer clam
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an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe
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a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
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Soft-shell clams (American English) or sand gaper (British English/Europe), scientific name Mya arenaria, popularly called steamers, softshells, piss clams, Ipswich clams, or Essex clams, are a species of edible saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Myidae.
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A steamer clam is a term commonly used to refer to various species of soft-shell clams (such as Mya arenaria) found primarily along the East Coast of the United States. These bivalve mollusks are popular in seafood dishes and are often prepared by steaming, hence the name. The term can also sometimes refer to other types of clams suitable for steaming.
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