clam
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/klæm/
mollusk; silence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clam' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'clamme,' where 'clam' meant 'to press or squeeze.'
Historical Evolution
'clamme' transformed into the modern English word 'clam' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to press or squeeze,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of mollusk' and 'to become silent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a marine bivalve mollusk with shells of equal size.
We found several clams on the beach.
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