koncha

Papiamentu

noun
Definitions
  • great edible sea snail
  • queen conch, rooster conch
  • lobatus gigas, strombus gigas

Etymology

Derived from Portuguese concha derived from Spanish, Castilian concha (scoop, shell, seashell) derived from Kabuverdianu koncha.

Origin

Kabuverdianu

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