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)

1. mollusc shell, seashell, conch

   Synonym: carculla

2. (usually in the plural) pasta shell; conchiglia

   Synonym: conquilleta

3. (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.