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Meaning of concha | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
/ˈkɒŋ.kə/

Definitions

  1. Any shell-shaped structure
  2. Any shell-shaped structure:
  3. The deepest indentation of the cartilage of the human ear, attaching to the mastoid bone and leading to its central opening.
  4. Alternative form of nasal concha.
    alt-of, alternative
  5. An apse, or the plain semidome of an apse.

Examples

“In Virginia, gone are the weekly outings to Walmart to stock up on provisions; to El Ranchito, the Mexican convenience store, to buy shell-shaped concha pastries; and to the laundromat to machine wash heavily soiled garments.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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