A.= κόγχη 1, A.Fr.34, Epich. 42.9, Crates Theb.7; κόγχων (gen. pl.) Arist.HA528a24 (but κόγχαι ib.22).
II. anything like a mussel-shell,
1. upper part of the skull, Lyc.1105.
2. boss of a shield, Plb.l.c.
3. small iron crucible, Dsc.5.95.
4. socket of the eye, Poll.2.71 (pl.).
5. kneepan, ib.188.
III. soup of lentils boiled with the pods, Timo 3.