concha

¹

[ kong-kuh ]

noun

, plural con·chae [kong, -kee].

1. Anatomy.
   1. a shell-like structure, especially the external ear.
   2. any turbinate bone, especially in the nose.
2. Architecture. conch ( def 5 ).

concha

²

[ kong-kuh ]

noun

, plural con·chae [kong, -kee].

1. a disk, traditionally of hammered silver and resembling a shell or flower, used as decoration on belts, harness, etc.

concha

/ ˈkɒŋkə /

noun

1. any bodily organ or part resembling a shell in shape, such as the external ear
2. Also calledconch architect the half dome of an apse

Derived Forms

• ˈconchal, adjective

Other Words From

• conchal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of concha¹

1605–15; < New Latin, Latin: conch

Origin of concha²

From Spanish (southwestern U.S.), from Late Latin conchula, diminutive of Latin concha “shell”; concha ¹, conch

Example Sentences

But Rocio Concha, Which? director of policy and advocacy, said the PSR's decision "puts all of us at greater risk of being targeted by criminals because it reduces the incentives for banks and payments firms to take fraud prevention seriously".

From BBC

Rocio Concha, director of policy and advocacy at consumer group Which? said the new law would give consumers "vital protections".

From BBC

"Malicious advertisers may mask web links or impersonate trusted brands such as the BBC to evade online platforms' reporting systems, and people often don't know they're looking at a scam or a deepfake until it's too late," says Rocio Concha, its director of policy and advocacy.

From BBC

It began with Spanish journalist Concha Calleja alleging on the show "Fiesta."

From Salon

Rocio Concha, Which? director of policy and advocacy, said that prices needed to be clear when some consumers were struggling to afford meals.

From BBC