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conch
noun \ˈkäŋk, ˈkänch, ˈkȯŋk\
: a type of shellfish that lives in a large shell which has the form of a spiral; also : the shell of a conch
plural conchs \ˈkäŋks, ˈkȯŋks\ or conches \ˈkän-chəz\
Full Definition of CONCH
1
: any of various large spiral-shelled marine gastropod mollusks (as of the genus Strombus); also : its shell used especially for cameos
2
often capitalized : a native or resident of the Florida Keys
3
: concha 2
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Origin of CONCH
Middle English, from Latin concha mussel, mussel shell, from Greek konchē; akin to Sanskrit śaṅkha conch shell
First Known Use: 15th century
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CONCH Defined for Kids
conch
noun \ˈkäŋk, ˈkänch, ˈkȯŋk\
plural conchs \ˈkäŋks, ˈkȯŋks\ or conch·es \ˈkän-chəz\
Definition of CONCH for Kids
: a very large sea snail with a tall thick spiral shell
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conch
noun \ˈkäŋk, ˈkänch, ˈkȯŋk\
plural conchs \ˈkäŋks, ˈkȯŋks\ or conch·es \ˈkän-chəz\
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