concha noun. ['kɒŋkǝ] Pl. -chae [-ki:]. L16.
[Latin: see CONCH.]
1. Anatomy & Zoology. A part or structure resembling a shell, esp. (a) the central concavity of the auricle leading to the auditory meatus; (b) (more fully nasal concha) the turbinate bone. L16.

2. Architecture. = CONCH 3. E17.

■ con'chiferous adjective producing or bearing shells, characterized by the presence of shells E19.

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