concha
1Anatomy.
a shell-like structure, especially the external ear.
any turbinate bone, especially in the nose.
Architecture. conch (def. 5).
Origin of concha
1Other words from concha
- conchal, adjective
Words Nearby concha
Other definitions for concha (2 of 2)
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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How to use concha in a sentence
concha looks at this and sees "The O'Reilly Factor" booking a conservative and a liberal to talk about fiscal policy.
Crazy Idea: Cable TV Shows Should Book Experts Instead of Talking Heads | Justin Green | April 5, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWe were driven to the palace, had a long interview, and dined with Governor-General concha.
General concha and the others denied the authority of the court, and demanded to be sent for trial to Buenos Aires.
Ponce de Leon | William PillingMoreno, concha, and Liniers himself, met with the same fate.
The Guide of the Desert | Gustave AimardFrom the concha we could see the white walls of the royal Villa Miramar.
Europe from a Motor Car | Russell Richardson
Mariano and concha understood each other; birds of a feather; they made fun of her in her own house, in the dark of the studio.
Woman Triumphant | Vicente Blasco Ibaez
British Dictionary definitions for concha
/ (ˈkɒŋkə) /
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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