conquilla

Catalan

Etymology

Inherited from Latin conchȳlium, from Ancient Greek κογχύλιον (konkhúlion), diminutive of κόγχος (kónkhos, “mussel, cockle”). Cognate with Italian conchiglia.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): (Central, Balearic) [kuŋˈki.ʎə]

IPA^(key): (Valencian) [koŋˈki.ʎa]

Noun

conquilla f (plural conquilles)

mollusc shell, seashell, conch
Synonym: carculla
(usually in the plural) pasta shell; conchiglia
Synonym: conquilleta
(sports) athletic cup (US), box (UK) (piece of protective gear which covers the genitals)

Hypernyms

(shell): closca
(pasta): pasta

Hyponyms

petxina

Further reading

“conquilla” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.

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