Talk:Conch

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Wiktionary[1] and Dictionary.com[2] both offer 'konk' and 'konch' as valid pronounciations, which is likely why that particular line was removed. -Dawson 17:28, 12 March 2006 (UTC)

Hmm! My copy of the OED lists only koŋk. The second pronunciation must be an innovation. I've certainly never heard anyone say konch, and I've lived for 60 years where people used to line their front walks with koŋk shells (they're too rare for that, these days). Ah well, verifiability, not truth. I won't fight over it. -- Donald Albury(Talk) 18:08, 12 March 2006 (UTC)


I've actually heard Conch on several occasions. I feel that New England is strictly koŋk. i could be wrong, this is only from personal experience, —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.212.85.194 (talk • contribs)

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[edit] Conch development?

I've pulled the section below off the article page because I can find no reference for it.

Software Development
Loosely based on agile methods, "Conch Development" is a methodology suited for teams supporting existing systems while at the same time working on new projects. As a direct reference to Lord of the Flies, team developers rotate "having the conch" (i.e. working on new development) while the other developers on the team handle the support load.

--Donald Albury(Talk) 01:45, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] size?

There was no mention of adult size on the page :-(

Depends on the species, so not appropriate in the article about the genus. -- Donald Albury(Talk) 01:02, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] TMS

'Playing a conch' quoted on Test Match Special 2 pm BST, 9th June 2007. MartinMcCann 12:59, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] External Links

Clearly, a significant aspect of the conch is its use as an instrument - this page is even grouped with a musical instrument project. Many readers are interested in learning about, and then acquiring and making a conch shell horn. It is therefore logical that a link be provided with information on how to make your own horn out of a conch shell. One can be found here!. This is a non commercial means of obtaining a conch shell horn which would be found highly valuable by many readers. Does anyone object to its inclusion on this page? CanDo 17:34, 14 July 2007 (UTC)

The site has Google ads (and you've canvassed numerous other pages petitioning it's inclusion). Please do not add it. OhNoitsJamie Talk 18:04, 14 July 2007 (UTC)


this doesnt say how it works either you guys are FUCKING GAY —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.174.62.48 (talk) 04:08, 9 November 2007 (UTC)