concha
/ˈkɑŋkə/
noun
- The bowl-shaped part of the outer ear that leads into the ear canal.
- Sound waves enter the ear through the concha and travel to the eardrum.
- She cleaned the outer ear gently, being careful around the concha.
- The doctor examined the concha for any signs of infection.
- A dome-shaped structure, especially in architecture, such as the half-dome of an apse or a niche.
- The ancient church had a beautiful concha decorated with gold mosaics.
- The architect designed a concha over the main entrance to create a grand effect.
- In Roman baths, the concha was often used as a decorative niche for statues.
- A type of shell, especially a large spiral seashell.
- He polished the concha until it shone like a pearl.
- She collected a colorful concha on the beach during her vacation.
- The concha was used as a trumpet in many ancient cultures.