Meaning of concha | Babel Free

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.

Equivalents

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.”

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