concha

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[ kong-kuh ]

noun,plural con·chae [kong-kee]. /ˈkɒŋ ki/.
  1. Anatomy.

    • a shell-like structure, especially the external ear.

    • any turbinate bone, especially in the nose.

  2. Architecture. conch (def. 5).

Origin of concha

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1605–15; <New Latin, Latin: conch

Other words from concha

  • conchal, adjective

Other definitions for concha (2 of 2)

concha2
[ kong-kuh ]

noun,plural con·chae [kong-kee]. /ˈkɒŋ ki/.
  1. a disk, traditionally of hammered silver and resembling a shell or flower, used as decoration on belts, harness, etc.

Origin of concha

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From Spanish (southwestern U.S.), from Late Latin conchula, diminutive of Latin concha “shell”; see concha1, conch

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British Dictionary definitions for concha

concha

/ (ˈkɒŋkə) /


nounplural -chae (-kiː)
  1. any bodily organ or part resembling a shell in shape, such as the external ear

  2. Also called: conch architect the half dome of an apse

Derived forms of concha

  • conchal, adjective

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