noun
- a decorative disk or shell-shaped ornament, typically made of silver or metal, used on belts, saddles, or other leather goods
Usage: often used in the plural (conchos); common in Southwestern and Western American culture
Examples
- The cowboy's leather belt was decorated with large silver conchos.
- She wore a concho bracelet that her grandmother had given her.
- The saddle was adorned with turquoise and silver conchos.
- Conchos are a traditional element of Navajo and Southwestern jewelry.
- He polished the conchos on his belt until they gleamed.