1. a large burrowing clam found on the Pacific coast of North America, prized as a food delicacy
Usage: also spelled 'gweduck' (variant spelling from Lushootseed origin); pronounced 'GOO-ee-duck'; common in Pacific Northwest cuisine

Examples

• The geoduck is one of the largest burrowing clams in the world.
• Fresh geoduck is a delicacy in Japanese and Asian cuisines.
• Harvesters must dig deep into the sand to extract geoducks.
• The geoduck's long siphon can extend several feet from its shell.
• Many restaurants in Seattle feature geoduck on their menus.