Meaning of the word conch in English

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conch

US /kɑːŋk/
UK /kɑːŋk/
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Noun

1.

a tropical marine mollusk with a spiral shell that may bear long projections and have a flared lip. Conch shells are often used as ornaments or for blowing to produce a musical sound.

Example:
The diver found a beautiful conch shell on the seabed.
He blew into the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.
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