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1
: any of various large spiral-shelled marine gastropod mollusks (as of the genus Strombus)
also
: its shell used especially for cameos
2
often disparaging
: a native or resident of the Florida Keys
3
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Swaying palms, turquoise waters and historic conch cottages have long defined the allure of Key West.
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Stephanie Orma,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
For instance, there are glazed pork belly chunks served on crispy tostones, tuna tataki with a jerk-spice rub, and a bright, citrusy conch salad.
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Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Meanwhile, environmental groups have been pushing to protect staghorn coral and queen conch nearby.
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
And the trajectory of the fatal bullet — which entered through the lower back left side of DeGuzman’s head and exited out the conch of her left ear — eliminated the possibility of DeGuzman shooting herself, the prosecutor claimed.
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Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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Stephanie Orma,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
For instance, there are glazed pork belly chunks served on crispy tostones, tuna tataki with a jerk-spice rub, and a bright, citrusy conch salad.
—
Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Meanwhile, environmental groups have been pushing to protect staghorn coral and queen conch nearby.
—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
And the trajectory of the fatal bullet — which entered through the lower back left side of DeGuzman’s head and exited out the conch of her left ear — eliminated the possibility of DeGuzman shooting herself, the prosecutor claimed.
—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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“Conch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conch. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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