noun
- plural of geoduck; large burrowing clams native to the Pacific coast of North America, prized as a food delicacy
Usage: Also spelled 'geoduck' (singular) or 'geoducks' (plural); Pronounced 'GOO-ee-duck'; Primarily found in Washington state and British Columbia
Examples
- Geoducks are among the largest burrowing clams in the world.
- The restaurant specializes in fresh geoducks harvested from Puget Sound.
- Geoducks can live for over 100 years in the wild.
- Many chefs prize geoducks for their sweet, tender meat.
- Commercial harvesting of geoducks requires special licenses in Washington state.