Concha

/ˈkɒŋ.kə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A shell or shell-like structure, often used to refer to various types of shells found in nature.

The beach was littered with colorful conchas that sparkled in the sunlight.

The large shell of a mollusk, particularly the one that has a spiral shape, often used in decoration or as a container.

She collected a concha from the shore as a keepsake from her trip.

In anatomy, a term used to refer to certain structures in the ear and nose that resemble shells.

The concha of the ear plays a crucial role in directing sound waves into the auditory canal.

A type of sweet bread or pastry from Mexico that has a sugar topping, shaped like a shell.

I enjoyed a warm concha with my coffee at the local bakery.

From Latin 'concha', meaning 'shell'.

concha de la música

A musical term referring to the best part of a song.

concha acústica

Refers to an acoustic shell that amplifies sound.

mollusk

A member of the large phylum Mollusca, which includes creatures with shells.

auditory

Relating to the sense of hearing.

Used in some cultures to refer to a woman's genitalia informally.

He used the word concha in a crude joke.

In certain contexts, can mean 'cool' or 'awesome'.

That party was concha!