concha
1[ kong-kuh ]
noun,plural con·chae [kong-kee]. /ˈkɒŋ ki/.
Anatomy.
a shell-like structure, especially the external ear.
any turbinate bone, especially in the nose.
Architecture. conch (def. 5).
Origin of concha
11605–15; <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/.
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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British Dictionary definitions for concha
concha
/ (ˈkɒŋkə) /
nounplural -chae (-kiː)
any bodily organ or part resembling a shell in shape, such as the external ear
Also called: conch architect the half dome of an apse
Derived forms of concha
- conchal, adjective
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