calico clam

cal·i·co clam

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-i-koh klam]
- /ˈkæl ɪˌkoʊ klæm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-i-koh klam]
- /ˈkæl ɪˌkoʊ klæm/

Definition of calico clam words

noun calico clam any marine bivalve mollusk of the genus Macrocallista, especially M. nimbosa, having a smooth, thick, rounded shell marked with violet-brown or lilac spots or streaks. 1

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calico clam popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.