Conchs

/kɒŋks/ noun

A marine gastropod of the family Strombidae which lives in its own spiral shell.

Definition

  1. (noun) A marine gastropod of the family Strombidae which lives in its own spiral shell.
  2. (noun) The shell of this sea animal.
  3. (noun) A musical instrument made from a large spiral seashell, somewhat like a trumpet.
  4. (noun) The semidome of an apse, or the apse itself.
  5. (noun) A machine (rather like a rotating pestle and mortar) used to refine the flavour and texture of chocolate by warming and grinding.
  6. (noun) A person who operates such a machine.

Word stats

  • Conchs contains 6 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 13.

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What does Conchs mean?

A marine gastropod of the family Strombidae which lives in its own spiral shell.

How many letters are in Conchs?

Conchs has 6 letters.

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