concho-

1. a combining form meaning “shell; shell-like structure”, used in the formation of compound words.

   conchology.

Word History and Origins

Origin of concho-¹

From Greek, combining form of kónchos “shell”

Example Sentences

Whereas the patinated coquí frog sadly made headlines after tourists reportedly disturbed the endangered species, the sapo de concho is the ochre toad — also critically endangered — that’s used as Bad Bunny’s avatar and mascot throughout the visuals for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.”

From Los Angeles Times

On Friday morning, flash flooding in Texas prompted disaster declarations for the Hill Country and Concho Valley regions.

From BBC

The Grammy-winning singer announced new shows Monday, via a short clip on Instagram that featured his animated concho frog exclaiming, “at last!” before shooting off his paper plane into the ether.

From Los Angeles Times

Concho Valley in West Texas was hotter than Death Valley at the weekend.

From New York Times

“Since we’re hotter than Death Valley right now, is it safe to say that the Concho Valley is the new Death Valley this June? Cause this heat and humidity is sure feeling like death to be honest,” forecasters in San Angelo, Texas, tweeted Sunday during the record-breaking heat.

From New York Times