concha

Portuguese

/ˈkõ.ʃa/

noun
Definitions
  • seashell
  • the shell of any mollusk
  • scoop; ladle specialised spoon for serving

Etymology

Inherited from Latin *concla, conchula (little shell, small mollusk) derived from Ancient Greek κόγχη (mussel, shell, konkh, apse) derived from Proto-Indo-European *kongʰo-.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*kongʰo-

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