κόγχη

Etymology
Probably from, especially in view of the cluster , which points to prenasalization in Pre-Greek terms. Compare and, which both exhibit conclusively Pre-Greek variation. Possibly related to 🇨🇬, but not by common inheritance from 🇨🇬. .

Noun

 * 1) mussel, cockle
 * 2) shell-full
 * 3) anything like a mussel shell, especially a shell-like cavity in the body:
 * 4)  hollow of the ear
 * 5)  kneepan
 * 6) case around a seal attached to documents
 * 7) niche for a statue; apse
 * 8)  fourth part of a sphere