Conch

/kɒŋk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large, spiral-shaped shell that is often found on beaches, and which can also refer to the marine mollusk that inhabits the shell.

The beach was littered with beautiful conchs of various sizes and colors.

The edible meat of the conch mollusk, often used in culinary dishes, particularly in Caribbean cuisine.

We ordered conch fritters as an appetizer at the seaside restaurant.

A loud, curved shell used as a horn in various cultures, often for signaling or ceremonial purposes.

The conch was blown to announce the start of the festival, filling the air with its deep sound.

From Latin 'concha', meaning shell; originally from Greek 'konche'.

blow the conch

To call or summon others, often in a ceremonial context.

conch shell

Refers specifically to the shell of the conch mollusk, often used in decoration or music.

conch salad

A dish made from raw conch, typically combined with vegetables and dressings.

gastropod

A class of mollusks that includes snails and slugs.

mollusk

A diverse group of invertebrate animals including snails, clams, and squids.

shell

The hard protective outer case of mollusks and crustaceans.

To conch out

I'm too tired to go out tonight, I'm going to conch out instead.

Conch (as a verb) means to relax or lay back.

We just conched on the beach all day.