conchological

adjective

con·​cho·​log·​i·​cal ¦käŋ-kə-¦lä-jiə-kəl also ¦kȯŋ- How to pronounce conchological (audio)
: of or relating to conchology
conchologically
¦käŋ-kə-¦lä-jə-k(ə-)lē also ¦kȯŋ-
adverb

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“Conchological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conchological. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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