Meaning of the word "blood cockle" in English

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blood cockle

US /blʌd ˈkɑːkəl/

UK /blʌd ˈkɑːkəl/

a type of edible bivalve mollusk, often found in Southeast Asian waters, known for its reddish flesh due to hemoglobin in its blood

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Fresh blood cockles are a popular ingredient in Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine.

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Be careful when cleaning blood cockles to remove all sand.

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