concha

Meanings

• noun

  A type of seashell with a scalloped or funnel-shaped cavity.

  - "The beach was filled with beautiful conchas."
  - "He found a large concha while snorkeling."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with concha
chanca , hanca

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Variants

List of all variants of concha that leads to same result
concha , conchae , conchal , conchas , concho , conchos

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Etymology

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From Spanish and Portuguese 'concha' meaning 'shell'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known concha is the Queen Conch, which can grow up to 20 inches in length.

2. Conchas have been used as currency in some parts of the Caribbean.

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Related Concepts

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1. Conchology: The scientific study of mollusk shells and other parts.

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Culture

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In Latin American and Caribbean cultures, conchas are often used to make ceviche, a traditional dish made by marinating raw fish in citrus juices and spices.

How to Memorize "concha"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, scalloped seashell to remember the word 'concha'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'concha' with the image of a beach and seashells to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'concha' as 'C' for 'Conch Shell'.

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