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Definition of geoduck

geoduck

/ˈɡuː.i.dʌk/
geo · duck
Plural:geoducks
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geoduck Lexical Profile

geoduck Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A very large, edible burrowing clam native to the coastal waters of western North America, known for its remarkably long, thick siphon.

Example

"During our trip to the Pacific Northwest, we watched harvesters digging for giant geoducks in the tidal mudflats."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The spelling 'geoduck' is highly misleading; it is pronounced 'gooey-duck', reflecting its Native American linguistic origins rather than the English words 'geo' or 'duck'.

• Nearby Words

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geographer
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Lushootseed (a Coast Salish language) word 'gʷídəq', which is often translated as 'dig deep', referring to the clam's burrowing behavior in coastal mudflats.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Geoduck. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/geoduck
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