Coquille Definition

kō-kēl
noun
A scallop shell or shell-shaped dish in which minced seafood is baked and served.
Webster's New World
Any food so served.
Webster's New World

Origin of Coquille

  • French from Latin conchȳlia pl. of conchȳlium shellfish from Greek konkhulion diminutive of konkhos

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from French coquille. See also cockle.

    From Wiktionary

Coquille Sentence Examples

  • It had been shown (Coquille, Napoleon and England, 1904) that Andreossy repeatedly warned Napoleon that the British government desired to maintain peace but must be treated with consideration.

  • A number of small streams, among them the Nehalem, Coquille and Umpqua rivers, cut their way through the Coast Range to reach the ocean.

  • The Coquille river is navigable for about 37 m., the Yaquina river for 23 m.

  • The park is home to the Coquille River Lighthouse and is conveniently located in close proximity to excellent shopping and dining opportunities in the town of Bandon by the Sea.

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