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coquille.

shell

8 characters3 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

noun/kɔ.kij/
  1. shell

    feminine
  2. dish; scallop

    feminine
  3. typo, misprint

    feminine
  4. jockstrap, athletic protector; groin guard, box, cup (protection for the male genitals)

    feminine
  5. vacuum mattress (for spinal immobilization)

    feminine
  6. egg crate mattress (for prevention of bedsores)

    feminine
Where this word comes from

From a combination of Vulgar Latin *conchilia (from Latin conchylium) with coccum.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.