coquille

French

noun
Definitions
  • shell
  • (shell-shaped) dish; scallop
  • typo, misprint
  • (sports) athletic protector; groin guard, box, cup protection for the male genitals
  • (medicine) vacuum mattress for spinal immobilization
  • (medicine) egg crate mattress for prevention of bedsores

Etymology

Derived from Latin *conchilia, conchylium.

Origin

Latin

conchylium

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