Definition of "cherrystone" []

• The quahog clam when half-grown and of comparatively small size. (noun)

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• "This when cracked held a cherrystone, inside the cherrystone was a grain of wheat, and in the wheat a millet-seed."
• "Ingredients 3 pounds small boiling potatoes or medium sweet potatoes, cut in half 8 quarts littleneck or cherrystone clams 12 ears corn, husks on 2 pounds red or yellow onions, peeled and cut in half 8 quarts mussels, well-rinsed and debearded 12 chicken thighs optional 3 pounds spicy sausage such as chorizo, linguica"
• "The secret is, I open up two dozen cherrystone clams, for only the juice."