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How do you say "clam" in Italian?
il mollusco
In Italian, "clam" is il mollusco.
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Pronunciation
Mohl-LOOS-koh, three syllables. Stress on 'loos.' The double 'l' softens the sound.
Grammar notes
Il mollusco is masculine. The plural is i molluschi. Mollusco is the general term for mollusk; clams are a type of mollusco.
Example sentence
Il mollusco si nasconde dentro il guscio sulla sabbia.
The clam hides inside its shell in the sand.
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How to remember il mollusco
Mollusco sounds like 'mollusc' in English, which is the scientific name for clams and their relatives.
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Questions about il mollusco
How do you say "clam" in Italian?
In Italian, "clam" is il mollusco. It is a noun.
Is il mollusco masculine or feminine?
Il mollusco is masculine. The plural is i molluschi. Mollusco is the general term for mollusk; clams are a type of mollusco.
How is il mollusco used in a sentence?
Use il mollusco as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il mollusco si nasconde dentro il guscio sulla sabbia. (The clam hides inside its shell in the sand.).
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