conch
Conch (noun) means a large sea snail with a spiral shell, or the shell itself. Example: “They found a beautiful pink conch shell on the beach.”
How to use conch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large spiral sea shell (or the snail that lives in it), sometimes used as a horn.
Word forms
conched past tense, conches plural, conchs plural, Conchs plural, Conches plural, conches singular
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They found a beautiful pink _____ shell on the beach.
Etymology
Borrowed via Latin concha from Ancient Greek kónkhē, meaning "mussel, cockle, or shell-like cavity."
Rhymes for conch
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What does “conch” mean?
The word “conch” means a large sea snail with a spiral shell, or the shell itself. In plain terms, a large spiral sea shell (or the snail that lives in it), sometimes used as a horn.
How do you pronounce “conch”?
“Conch” is pronounced KONCH (/ˈkɒnt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “conch” in a sentence?
Here is “conch” used in a sentence: “They found a beautiful pink conch shell on the beach.”
What part of speech is “conch”?
“Conch” is a noun.
Where does the word “conch” come from?
The word “conch” comes from Ancient Greek. Borrowed via Latin concha from Ancient Greek kónkhē, meaning "mussel, cockle, or shell-like cavity.".
How many meanings does “conch” have?
“Conch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large sea snail with a spiral shell, or the shell itself.
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