concha de peregrino

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “pilgrim's shell”: a scallop shell is the emblem of the pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela and was originally worn as proof of a successful pilgrimage.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌkont͡ʃa de peɾeˈɡɾino/ [ˌkõnʲ.t͡ʃa ð̞e pe.ɾeˈɣ̞ɾi.no]
  • Syllabification: con‧cha de pe‧re‧gri‧no

Noun

concha de peregrino f (plural conchas de peregrino)

  1. a shell of a scallop
    Synonyms: venera, pechina

Further reading

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