Conch
Regional
- Meaning
- Key West: a native of the Florida Keys.
- Type
- Regionalism
- Used in
- Key West, Florida
What does “Conch” mean
Pronounced 'konk', a Conch is a native resident of Key West, with the term going back to 1880s Bahamian settlers. Locals distinguish 'Saltwater Conchs' (born there) from 'Freshwater Conchs' (those who have lived there at least seven years).
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