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Conch

noun
/kɒŋk/

Meaning

a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
a large spiral shell, often used as a trumpet in ceremonies

Example Sentences

The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.

The priest blew the conch to begin the ritual.

Synonyms

shell, sea shell, mollusk, seashell, horn, trumpet
Entry 1
shell, sea shell, mollusk
Entry 2
shell, seashell, horn, trumpet

Antonyms

silence, emptiness

Collocations

conch shell, blow conch, queen conch, conch horn, blow a conch, ceremonial conch, sacred conch
Entry 1
conch shell, blow conch, queen conch, conch horn
Entry 2
blow a conch, conch shell, ceremonial conch, sacred conch

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