Conchae
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of concha, referring to anatomical structures resembling a shell in shape, particularly the scroll-shaped bones within the nasal cavity.
“The inferior conchae help to warm and humidify the air before it reaches the lungs.”
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Synonyms
nasal conchaeturbinate bones
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Contains the unusual CH digraph and ends in -AE, a rare plural form in English.
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Worth 14 points, the C and H combination is valuable and -AE ending is distinctive.
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