"littleneck" meaning in English

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  "etymology_text": "little + neck. Back-formation from littleneck clam.",
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      "examples": [
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          "ref": "2007 July 18, Mark Bittman, “Summer Express: 101 Simple Meals Ready in 10 Minutes or Less”, in New York Times",
          "text": "Put a few dozen washed littlenecks in a large, hot skillet with olive oil.",
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        "A young quahog, or hard clam"
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  "word": "littleneck"
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