concho

See also: Concho

English

Etymology

From Spanish concha (shell).

Noun

concho (plural conchos)

  1. (US) A silver ornament, for use on clothing, either stamped with a design or inlaid with a stone

Spanish

Etymology

From concha, from Latin conchula.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkont͡ʃo/, [ˈkõnʲt͡ʃo]

Noun

concho m (plural conchos)

  1. (Latin America) dregs (rest of a drink in a glass)
    Synonyms: decantación, depósito, hez, poso
  2. (Dominican Republic, slang) car or motorcycle used for public transportation
  3. (Dominican Republic) taxi
    Synonym: taxi

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