蛤
clam; gecko
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
clam; bivalve mollusk
Refers to various edible bivalve shellfish, especially those of the family Veneridae.
There are many beautiful clams by the seaside.
This clam soup is very delicious.
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After the tide receded, the children went to the beach to collect clams.
Clam shells can be used to make crafts.
The garlic clams at this restaurant are very famous.
noun
tokay gecko
technicalRefers specifically to the tokay gecko (Gekko gecko), used in traditional Chinese medicine. The full term is '蛤蚧'.
The tokay gecko is a type of traditional Chinese medicinal material.
Dried tokay geckos are sold in the pharmacy.
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It is said that the tokay gecko has nourishing effects.
In traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, tokay geckos are sometimes used.
He is researching the pharmacological effects of the tokay gecko.