Concho
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A river in west-central Texas that flows through towns such as San Angelo
- proper noun
- /ˈkɒŋkoʊ/
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río Concho
- The Concho River is a popular spot for fishing and kayaking in Texas.
- Concho River
Examples
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These days, it's a pretty town, by West Texas standards, with two branches of the Concho River coming together at its heart.
Fiction book (1998) -
We drove past the state university, past expensive homes along the Concho River, past large brick churches set in spacious manicured lawns.
Fiction book (1998) -
The city's park runs along the banks of the Concho River, making it a scenic place to relax.
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Many locals enjoy picnicking by the Concho River, especially during the warmer months.
Surface Forms
Concho main
Etymology
Concho for the river comes from the Spanish concha meaning 'shell', because early Spanish speakers saw many shells on its banks, like the English word conch for a shell. So the river's name gives a picture of its shell-filled shores.