littleneck

noun

littleneck

noun

US /ˈlɪtəlˌnɛk/

Etymology Ellipsis of littleneck clam; from little + neck.

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US A small hard clam, larger than a countneck but smaller than a topneck.

Put a few dozen washed littlenecks in a large, hot skillet with olive oil.2007 July 18, Mark Bittman, “Summer Express: 101 Simple Meals Ready in 10 Minutes or Less”, in New York Times:

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