A large spiral seashell, often used as a horn, or the marine mollusk that produces it.
From Latin concha 'shell,' from Greek konkhē 'mussel, shell.' The word has maintained its basic meaning since ancient times, when these shells were valued both as natural trumpets and sacred objects.
The conch shell's role as both musical instrument and symbol of authority spans cultures worldwide - from ancient Greek mythology to Hindu rituals to 'Lord of the Flies.' It's remarkable how the same natural form speaks to universal human needs for both communication and order.
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