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How to pronounce conch
IPA transcription: ['kɑntʃ]
Pronunciation variants: ['kɑntʃ]['kɑŋk]
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Noun
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any of various edible tropical marine gastropods of the genus Strombus having a brightly-colored spiral shell with large outer lip
Usage examples
- A miniature variety called "conchigliette" is also available.
- The apex is used in end-blown conches.
- Donnchad's son Conchobar mac Donnchada was later king of Mide and High King.
- In his leisure, John Fothergill made a study of conchology and botany.
- See: Conch Republic.
- Those who study primarily or exclusively the shells of mollusks are known as conchologists.
- The power required to turn the conche shafts increases at this step.
- It has a conchoidal, uneven fracture, and an orthorhombic crystal system.
- Particularly in church architecture, such a layout may be called a "triconchos".
- Also, there are towns founded by early British settlers, such as Conchillas and Barker.