concho-

1. a combining form meaning “shell; shell-like structure”, used in the formation of compound words:

   conchology.

Word History and Origins

Origin of concho-¹

From Greek, combining form of kónchos “shell”

Example Sentences

Concho Valley in West Texas was hotter than Death Valley at the weekend.

From New York Times

“Since we’re hotter than Death Valley right now, is it safe to say that the Concho Valley is the new Death Valley this June? Cause this heat and humidity is sure feeling like death to be honest,” forecasters in San Angelo, Texas, tweeted Sunday during the record-breaking heat.

From New York Times

A former Concho County judge, 80-year-old Amos was tapped by the Kinney County judge to oversee a large group of the migrant trespassing cases in the county that has most zealously prosecuted them.

From Salon

According to the U.S. attorney’s office, Concho had sexual contact with the inmate about 35 times.

From Los Angeles Times

Concho also falsely denied that he had provided a cellphone for the inmate to take nude photographs.

From Los Angeles Times