Conch

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːntʃ/

Conch (noun)

  1. a large, spiral-shaped shell from a sea animal, often used for decoration.
  2. a shell used as a horn by blowing into it, often in traditional ceremonies.
  3. the outer part of the ear that resembles a shell shape.

Examples

  • She found a conch on the beach.
  • The conch was beautifully spiraled.

Common collocations: collect conchs, large conch, conch shell, blow a conch, conch sound