concha

¹ American  

[kong-kuh] / ˈkɒŋ kə /

noun

conchae plural

1. Anatomy.

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

   2. any turbinate bone, especially in the nose.

2. Architecture. conch.

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concha ² American  

[kong-kuh] / ˈkɒŋ kə /

noun

conchae plural

1. a disk, traditionally of hammered silver and resembling a shell or flower, used as decoration on belts, harness, etc.

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concha British  

/ ˈkɒŋkə /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• conchal
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• conchae
  plural

Etymology

Origin of concha¹

1605–15; < New Latin, Latin: conch

Origin of concha²

From Spanish (southwestern U.S.), from Late Latin conchula, diminutive of Latin concha “shell”; see concha ¹, conch

Example Sentences

Michelle Huneven’s character in her novel “Blame” would’ve lost her home on Concha, but the Samuelson family in her latest novel, “Bug Hollow,” lived in a home far west enough in Altadena to remain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

But Concha said that some don’t receive the money and that migrants need much more help.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

We check into the Hotel Londres, Hemingway’s hotel, a corner room with a side view of La Concha and a ceiling fan that stirs the salt in the air.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

The move has been well-received by consumer groups, with Which? policy boss Rocio Concha calling it "an important step".

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

The next day, after lunch, Concha took Lupita to a discount store close to the motel and helped her pick out a dress.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty