Bible Encyclopedias
Concha
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(Gr. κόγχη, a shell), the plain round or polygonal semi-dome that covers the apsis (q.v.) of a church. (See CHURCH EDIFICES).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Concha'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/concha.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.