Portuguese
Feminine

concha

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  1. (feminine) seashell
  2. (feminine) the shell of any mollusk
  3. (feminine) scoop; ladle (specialised spoon for serving)

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C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkõ.ʃɐ/
Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *concla, from Latin conchula, diminutive of concha, from Ancient Greek κόγχη (kónkhē), from Proto-Indo-European *kongʰo-

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