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concha

Syllabification: (con·cha)
Pronunciation: /ˈkäNGkə/
Definition of concha

noun (plural conchae /-kē, -ˌkī/)

  • 1 Anatomy & Zoology a body part that resembles a spiral shell, in particular.
  • the depression in the external ear leading to its central opening.
  • (also nasal concha) any of several thin, scroll-like (turbinate) bones in the sides of the nasal cavity.
  • 2a round or oval hammered metal disk used as decoration on jewelry, belts, harnesses, etc..

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin (see conch)

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