concha

/ˈkɔŋt͡ʃa/

Definitions

1. noun

The shell of a univalve mollusk, especially a snail or a limpet. It can also refer to the inner shell of the ear, the conchae, which are cartilaginous structures in the nasal passages.

“The beachcomber found a beautiful concha on the sand and decided to keep it as a souvenir.”

2. noun

A type of Spanish omelette or frittata, typically made with potatoes and ham.

“We had concha for breakfast and it was delicious.”

3. noun

A type of Mexican pastry, often filled with meat or cheese.

“The street food vendor sold concha pastries that smelled amazing.”

4. noun

A type of Mexican bread roll, often topped with sugar or other sweet toppings.

“The baker sold concha bread rolls that were perfect for breakfast.”

Synonyms

  • ear shell
  • frittata
  • omelette
  • shell
  • snail shell