con·cha (k ng k )n. pl. con·chae (-k   ) 1. Anatomy Any of various structures, such as the external ear, that resemble a shell in shape. Also called conch. 2. Architecture The half dome over an apse. [Late Latin, semidome, from Latin, mussel shell; see conch.] con chal (-kl) adj. |
concha [ˈkɒŋkə]
n pl -chae [-kiː]
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) any bodily organ or part resembling a shell in shape, such as the external ear
2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) Also called conch Architect the half dome of an apse
conchal adj
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| Noun | 1. | concha - (anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure - a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing; "he has good bone structure" nasal concha - one of several turbinate bones in the nasal cavity anatomy, general anatomy - the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals |
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