Where does “concha” come from?
concha (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek κόγχη, from Proto-Indo-European ḱongʰ- — shell, mussel.
concha (Latin): bivalve; mussel; mollusk; oyster shell, pearl...
Definitions
- bivalve; mussel; mollusk; oyster shell, pearl...
Ancestry of “concha”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | κόγχη | shell, mussel; apse; mussel; shell |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱongʰ- | shell, mussel |
Words derived from “concha”