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Quahaug (medicine)


quahaug
<zoology> An American market clam (Venus mercenaria). It is sold in large quantities, and is highly valued as Food. Called also round clam, and hard clam.

The name is also applied to Other allied species, as Venus Mortoni of the Gulf of Mexico.

Origin: Abbrev. Fr. Narragansett Indian poquauhock.

Source: Websters Dictionary


probation (oh)



a system that allows some criminals not to go to prison or to leave prison, if they behave well and see a probation officer regularly, for a particular period of time
::The judge sentenced Jennings to three years' probation.
(put/place sb) on probation
::He pleaded guilty and was placed on probation.
a period of time, during which an employer can see if a new worker is suitable
::a three month probation period
on probation
::Some people are appointed on probation.
AmE a period of time in which you must improve your work or behave well so that you will not have to leave your job
::I'm afraid I have no choice but to put you on probation .
-- probationary adj
::a probationary period