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A conch (pronounced /'k??k/ "konk" or /'k?nt?/) [1] is one of a number of different species of medium-sized to large saltwater snails or their shells. The true conchs are marine gastropod molluscs in the family Strombidae, and the genus Strombus and other closely related genera. The name "conch" comes, via French, from the Greek word meaning any kind of shellfish or their shells. The first use in English cited by the OED is from 1398, and declares firmly that "Al that fysshe wyth the shelles ben callyd conch" in other words, "all water animals with shells are called conch." Later the word conch narrowed in usage, and is now primarily used for the shells (or whole animals, or meat) of several different kinds of large sea snails that have shells which are pointed at both ends. A conch shell has a high spire and a noticeable siphonal canal.
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1. Rameshwaram Temple Tamil Nadu: Varanasi Of South India
September 14, 2009
Surrounded by the picturesque sea in the state of Tamil Nadu, Rameshwaram is a popular religious island spread over an area of 61.8 square km in the shape of a conch. Apart from the natural beauty and water attractions, Tamil Nadu comprises of a number of religious shrines & pilgrimages that can wash away your sins and purify your mind and soul. Rameshwaram, an island of Lord Rama's temple in Tamil Nadu, is one such brilliant example of these religious sites.
The prominent attraction – Ramanatha Swamy Temple – here is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture and boas... (read more)
Author: Sanjog Kr
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2. Khayangan Estate - Seventh Heaven Spa
March 18, 2009
">The unobtrusively integrated architecture of Khayangan Estate's Seventh Heaven Spa is inspired by the twists and turns of a conch shell. Hugging the contours and reflecting the ambience of its cliff top setting, the contemporary-styled building is constructed directly into the rock. The curved façade and ceiling to floor windows face due south overlooking Selonding beach. Affording a glorious outlook over the vast and solitary Indian Ocean, the air-conditioned interior is an elegant mélange of old teakwood, black stone and East Timorese white river pebbles, while the wet massage room des... (read more)
Author: Mark Jasmine Saunders Davies
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3. Wine Food pairing ... Bahamian cracked conch and?
September 01, 2007
I love to do Wine Food Pairing with foods that are outside of mainstream America, so for this adventure I crossed the "Gulf" stream and cruised over to the Bahamas! Bimini, Bahamas, only 42 miles east of Miami is an easy day trip in your boat and until last January 2007 you could "catch" your own conch for supper. I say catch, but they really don't move to fast…..in fact barely at all. At this time, with new Bahamian regulations in place, only Bahamian citizens can harvest the "mollusk" beast. This last April, when friends and I had a Bimini Bash, we had to wait for the "conch" dude to a... (read more)
Author: Denise Clarke
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4. Credit cards: an explosive expansion around the world
August 29, 2007
Whether you are buying a pair of shoes, a coffee, a car or even an exotic holiday, you will be asked how you would like to pay. Conch shells, precious gems and rare metals have all been exchanged in the past for goods and services, but modern man uses money in the form of paper bank notes, non-precious metal coins and increasingly people are opting to pay with a credit-card, a conveniently small piece of plastic kept safe in their wallet or purse. Today there are more credit-cards then ever before and the boom in the industry since its inception in the 1920s has revolutionised the way people... (read more)
Author: Adam Singleton
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5. Top Ten Tropical Icons & Meanings
July 17, 2007
Ever wondered what the typical icons of the Caribbean truly mean? Look no further, we've given you a simple guide to the most popular symbols of the Caribbean, and their historical meaning.
1. Pineapple: The Pineapple has always been synonymous with hospitality and used as a gesture of friendliness across the Caribbean. Pineapples, locally grown and a dietary staple in the islands, were traditionally hung outside the houses of Carib Indians as a sign to welcome visitors. This practice was adopted by Colonialists who carved pineapples onto the entrance of their plantations to welcome vis... (read more)
Author: Sonya Alvino
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6. Pearls that Really Aren't: The Conch and the Melo Melo "Pearl"
June 02, 2006
Things are not always as they seem. This is especially true for the conch “pearl” and the melo melo “pearl,” two types of gemstones that aren’t really pearls at all. Confusing? Yes, as these “pearls” resemble true pearls in more ways than one. Both the melo melo and the conch “pearl” are rare natural gems produced in marine animals; are referred to as pearls; look like pearls, and are used to create beautiful jewelry. So why aren’t they pearls? And if they aren’t true pearls than what the heck are they?
Non-nacreous pearls Interestingly, not all “pearls” are made of nacre, the combinatio... (read more)
Author: Amy Drescher
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7. Key West Florida
March 01, 2006
Key West is a part of the Lower Keys and is known as the southernmost city in Florida. More commonly known as the Conch Republic, it is a seaport and a favorite tourist destination too. The climatic conditions are mild and resemble the Caribbean islands, making the island an automatic choice for vacations.There is huge gay and lesbian population, mainly due to the eccentric or easygoing attitude of the people here. Places You Will EnjoyThe island is a host to beaches, parks, and resorts. The list of attractions runs long. Starting from the Ernest Hemingway museum, there are a lot of places to ... (read more)
Author: Thomas Morva
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