conchae

con·cha

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Definitions of conchae word

noun plural conchae Anatomy. a shell-like structure, especially the external ear. any turbinate bone, especially in the nose. 1
noun plural conchae Architecture. conch (def 5). 1
noun plural conchae a disk, traditionally of hammered silver and resembling a shell or flower, used as decoration on belts, harness, etc. 1
noun conchae plural of concha. 0

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < New Latin, Latin: conch

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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