conch

conch

noun \ˈkäŋk, ˈkänch, ˈkȯŋk\

plural conchs\ˈkäŋks, ˈkȯŋks\ or conches\ˈkän-chəz\

Definition of CONCH

1

: any of various large spiral-shelled marine gastropod mollusks (as of the genus Strombus); also : its shell used especially for cameos

2

often capitalized : a native or resident of the Florida Keys

3

: concha 2

Illustration of CONCH

Origin of CONCH

Middle English, from Latin concha mussel, mussel shell, from Greek konchē; akin to Sanskrit śaṅkha conch shell

First Known Use: 15th century

Other Invertebrates (Except Insects) Terms

anemone, cephalopod, quahog

Rhymes with CONCH

craunch, paunch, raunch, stanch