concha de peregrino

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Spanish[edit]

stylized concha de peregrino used as marker

Etymology[edit]

Literally, pilgrim's shell: a scallop shell is the emblem of the pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela and was originally worn as proof of a successful pilgrimage.

Noun[edit]

concha de peregrino f (plural conchas de peregrino)

  1. a shell of a scallop
    Synonyms: venera, pechina

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