Meanings
nounbutterfly clam (plural butterfly clams)
plural butterfly clams
- A species of mussel, Ellipsaria lineolata, that inhabits rivers in the southern United States
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butterfly clam. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/butterfly%20clam
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