concha
1[ kong-kuh ]
/ ˈkɒŋ kə /
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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).
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Origin of concha
11605–15; <New Latin, Latin: conch
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conchal, adjectiveWords nearby concha
Definition for concha (2 of 2)
concha2
[ kong-kuh ]
/ ˈkɒŋ kə /
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.
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British Dictionary definitions for concha
concha
/ (ˈkɒŋkə) /
noun plural -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
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Medical definitions for concha
concha
[ kŏng′kə ]
n. pl. con•chae (-kē′)
Any of various structures, such as the external ear, that resemble a shell in shape.
Other words from concha
con′chal (-kəl) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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