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conch

/kɒŋk/

/kɑŋk/

Translations

conchnoun

conches

/kɒŋk/

/kɑŋk/

The conch was found on the beach.

Раковина была найдена на пляже.

The conch is often used as a musical instrument in ceremonies.

Конх часто используется как музыкальный инструмент на церемониях.

Synonyms

marine shell

conchadjective

/kɒŋk/

/kɑːŋk/

Used attributively to describe items, dishes, etc., relating to conch.

conchnoun

A tropical marine mollusk with a spiral shell that may bear long projections and have a flared lip.

The diver found a beautiful conch on the ocean floor.

The shell of a conch, often used as a horn or for decoration.

The islanders blew into the conch to signal the start of the festival.

An inhabitant of the Bahamas or the Florida Keys, especially a native-born one.

Locals—known as conchs—welcome visitors with warmth and humor.

conchadjective

Made of, consisting of, or relating to conch (its shell or meat).

The restaurant is famous for its spicy conch chowder.