noun, feminine/ˌkont͡ʃa de peɾeˈɡɾino/plural: conchas de peregrino
a shell of a scallop
Synonyms: venera, pechina
Literally, “pilgrim's shell”: a scallop shell is the emblem of the pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela and was originally worn as proof of a successful pilgrimage.