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MINCED CLAMS [2 records]

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Record 1 2020-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
DEF

The fleshy membrane that encloses the body of mollusks and secretes the shell and periostracum.

CONT

The siphon, the mantle(or strap), the two adductors, and the foot are chopped and sold as minced clams.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
DEF

Partie du mollusque sécrétant la coquille, et recouvrant les principaux organes, mais déterminant entre elle et ceux-ci une cavité dite palléale.

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Recipes
DEF

clam chowder made of minced clams, salt pork, onions, potatoes, and milk.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recettes de cuisine
OBS

chowder de la Nouvelle-Angleterre.

Spanish

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