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conch
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conch  (kngk, knch)
n. pl. conchs (kngks) or conch·es (knchz)
1. Any of various tropical marine gastropod mollusks, especially of the genera Strombus and Cassis, having large, often brightly colored spiral shells and edible flesh.
2. The shell of one of these gastropod mollusks, used as an ornament, in making cameos, or as a horn.
3. Anatomy See concha.

[Middle English conche, from Old French, from Latin concha, mussel, from Greek konkh.]
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conch
queen conch
Strombus gigas

conch
Noun
pl conchs or conches
1. a marine mollusc with a large brightly coloured spiral shell
2. its shell [Greek konkhē shellfish]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.conchconch - any of various edible tropical marine gastropods of the genus Strombus having a brightly-colored spiral shell with large outer lip
gastropod, univalve - a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes
genus Strombus, Strombus - type genus of the family Strombidae
giant conch, Strombus gigas - a large variety of conch


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