cherrystone Meaning & Definition
What Does Cherrystone Mean?
Cherrystone is a noun that means Ellipsis of cherrystone clam, a hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria) that has grown to a size within a certain range, being larger than a countneck, littleneck or topneck but smaller than a quahog. It can also mean Alternative spelling of cherry stone.
Quick Facts About Cherrystone
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cherrystone clam |
| Plural | cherrystones |
Cherrystone Definition (Noun)
- Ellipsis of cherrystone clam, a hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria) that has grown to a size within a certain range, being larger than a countneck, littleneck or topneck but smaller than a quahog.
- Alternative spelling of cherry stone.
(The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought:)
Synonyms of Cherrystone
Cherrystone synonyms and antonyms →Cherrystone in a Sentence
(The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought:)
Word Forms & Grammar
cherrystone (plural cherrystones)
Words That Rhyme With Cherrystone
Origin of Cherrystone
From cherry + stone. The name of the clam came from a fancied resemblance to a cherry's stone. The fancied resemblance is in shape, color, and sheen, not in size; the clams are several inches across.
Questions People Ask About Cherrystone
What part of speech is cherrystone?
Cherrystone is a noun.
What is another word for cherrystone?
You can replace cherrystone with words such as cherrystone clam. See the full list of cherrystone synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of cherrystone?
The plural of cherrystone is cherrystones.