The word "clam" refers to a type of shellfish that lives in oceans or freshwater bodies. It has a hard protective shell and soft flesh inside. Full definition
Wait, before you protest, think of clam juice in a bloody mary! (fieryfoodscentral.com)
For some reason when we go to the boardwalk, people walk around with clam chowder, my husband and daughter searchout for the red one. (browneyedbaker.com)