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concha
1[kong-kuh]
noun
plural
conchaeAnatomy.
a shell-like structure, especially the external ear.
any turbinate bone, especially in the nose.
Architecture.conch.
concha
2[kong-kuh]
noun
plural
conchaea disk, traditionally of hammered silver and resembling a shell or flower, used as decoration on belts, harness, etc.
concha
/ ˈɒŋə /
noun
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
Other Word Forms
- conchal adjective
- ˈDzԳ adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
To Barnica, an immigrant from Honduras, the American dream seemed within reach in her corner of Houston, a neighborhood filled with restaurants selling El Salvadoran pupusas and bakeries specializing in Mexican conchas.
In anticipation of the new “Barbie” film release this weekend, bakeries across the country have created a new type of Barbie to consume: a traditional Mexican concha.
Colorful, sugary conchas line the shelves in neat rows.
My favorite is the sugar paste, because it reminds me of the topping on a concha, a Mexican sweet bread roll.
Orange blossom water appears in a riff on snickerdoodles and Mexican conchas.
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