plural conchae
ˈkäŋ-ˌkē 
-ˌkī
1
a
: the plain semidome of an apse
b
: apse
2
: something shaped like a shell
especially
: the largest and deepest concavity of the external ear
variants
or less commonly concho
: an ornamental disk (as on clothing or tack) of American Indian origin featuring a shell or flower design
Examples of concha in a Sentence
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The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2024
The real question is con grano o sin grano?
Sweet and savory at La Mascota Bakery: La Mascota Bakery on Whittier Boulevard in Boyle Heights has been making sweet conchas and other pan dulce since 1952.
—Chelsea Hylton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2023
In the last decade, the brothers have sold pink conchas seasonally to support the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2023
Guests can enjoy meals on the rooftop, with pastries like vanilla conchas for breakfast and small plates including tostadas and aguachile from midday on.
—Zoey Poll Adriane Quinlan Michaela Trimble Becky Malinsky Katherine McGrath Monica Mendal, New York Times, 1 June 2023
Drinks will have a tropical twist, such as a lemongrass-melon agua fresca and a Dark and Stormy with a sour punch from Filipino citrus calamansi, while other dishes will be cultural mash-ups, like a concha with vegan ube ice cream.
—Ferron Salniker, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2021
In addition to classic bakeries, the Alamo City has plenty of panaderías — Mexican bakeries — where people can enjoy a nice concha and sip on a hot cup of joe.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2023
The traditional concha or pan dulce (sweet bread) is a beloved option in many Mexican coffee shops and bakeries.
—Serena Maria Daniels, CNN, 23 Mar. 2023
Pair coffee with a concha at Tres Leches Café or find your new favorite album at Central Records.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2023
Noun
They’re helmed by people who value experimentation and self-expression over strict ideas about what does and doesn’t belong in a scone, a concha, or any number of classic pastries.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2024
The real question is con grano o sin grano?
Sweet and savory at La Mascota Bakery: La Mascota Bakery on Whittier Boulevard in Boyle Heights has been making sweet conchas and other pan dulce since 1952.
—Chelsea Hylton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2023
In the last decade, the brothers have sold pink conchas seasonally to support the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2023
Guests can enjoy meals on the rooftop, with pastries like vanilla conchas for breakfast and small plates including tostadas and aguachile from midday on.
—Zoey Poll Adriane Quinlan Michaela Trimble Becky Malinsky Katherine McGrath Monica Mendal, New York Times, 1 June 2023
Drinks will have a tropical twist, such as a lemongrass-melon agua fresca and a Dark and Stormy with a sour punch from Filipino citrus calamansi, while other dishes will be cultural mash-ups, like a concha with vegan ube ice cream.
—Ferron Salniker, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2021
In addition to classic bakeries, the Alamo City has plenty of panaderías — Mexican bakeries — where people can enjoy a nice concha and sip on a hot cup of joe.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2023
The traditional concha or pan dulce (sweet bread) is a beloved option in many Mexican coffee shops and bakeries.
—Serena Maria Daniels, CNN, 23 Mar. 2023
Pair coffee with a concha at Tres Leches Café or find your new favorite album at Central Records.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2023
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concha
noun
con·cha
ˈkäŋ-kə also ˈkȯŋ-
plural conchae
-ˌkē, -ˌkī
1
: the largest and deepest concavity of the external ear
2
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