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conchiglie
nounB1
/kɒnˈkiːli.eɪ/A type of pasta shaped like small shells or conch shells.
conchiolin
nounVery Low
/kɒŋˈkaɪəlɪn/A tough, fibrous protein that forms the organic matrix of mollusc shells and some other invertebrate exoskeletons.
conchita
nounRare
/kɒnˈtʃiːtə/A Spanish female given name and diminutive of 'Concha', itself a nickname for 'María de la Concepción'. In broader usage, it can refer to a woman named Conchita.
conchobar
nounVery Low
/ˈkɒnəxər/ or /ˈkɒnkəvər/Proper name for a legendary Irish king, most notably Conchobar mac Nessa of the Ulster Cycle.
conchoid
nounC2
/ˈkɒŋkɔɪd/A mathematical plane curve with a constant distance from a fixed point measured along lines through a fixed point.
conchology
nounC2
/kɒŋˈkɒlədʒi/The scientific study of mollusc shells.
conchos
nounLow
/ˈkɒn.tʃəʊz/Metal decorative disks, often with a raised center and used on saddles, belts, and leather goods, originating from Spanish/Mexican culture.
conchy
nounRare / Historical
/ˈkɒn.tʃi/A conscientious objector; someone who refuses to serve in the military or participate in war on grounds of conscience.
concierge
adjectivenounLow-frequency (C1/C2 level)
/ˈkɒnsɪɛːʒ/A person, typically employed at a hotel, apartment building, or office, who assists residents or guests by providing services such as receiving visitors, arranging transportation, making reservations, and handling personal requests.
conciliate
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2
/kənˈsɪl.i.eɪt/To make someone less angry or hostile; to placate.
conciliation
nounC1
/kənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/The process of bringing two opposing sides in a dispute together to find an agreement, often through a neutral third party.
conciliator
nounC1
/kənˈsɪl.i.eɪ.tər/A person who acts to reconcile differences between conflicting parties, often by mediating disputes.
concinnate
verb-transitiveExtremely Rare / Archaic
/ˈkɒnsɪneɪt/To arrange or fit together harmoniously; to put together in an elegant, skillful, or appropriate manner.
concinnity
nounVery low (archaic/literary)
/kənˈsɪnɪti/The skillful and harmonious arrangement or fitting together of different parts; elegance of literary or artistic style.
conciseness
nounC1
/kənˈsaɪsnəs/The quality of expressing something clearly and effectively in a small number of words.
concision
nounC2
/kənˈsɪʒ(ə)n/The quality of being concise; brevity, especially in writing or speech.
conclave
nounC1
/ˈkɒŋ.kleɪv/A private meeting or assembly, especially a confidential gathering of cardinals to elect a pope.
conclavist
nounVery Low / Historical / Technical
/ˈkɒŋ.klə.vɪst/A priest or other attendant assisting a cardinal during a papal conclave.
conclude
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/kənˈkluːd/To bring something to an end; to reach a decision or judgement by reasoning.
concluded
adjectiveverbB2
/kənˈkluːdɪd/The past tense and past participle of 'conclude': to bring something to an end; to decide something after careful thought or reasoning.

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