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   Cock·le

   /ˈkäk(ə)l/

   

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   • 1. an edible burrowing bivalve mollusk with a strong ribbed shell.
   • 2. a small, shallow boat. literary

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French coquille ‘shell’, based on Greek konkhulion, from konkhē ‘conch’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cockleCockle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COCKLE is any of several weedy plants of the pink family; especially : corn cockle.

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   What do cockles mean in English?

   • The term “cockles” refers to the two chambers of the heart that are shaped like seashells. This idiom is often used in British English and may not be as commonly used in other parts of the world. However, its meaning can be easily understood by speakers of all English dialects.

   Understanding "warm the cockles of someone's heart" Idiom: Meaning

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   What do cockles of the heart mean?

   • John Frith, Paddington The cockles of the heart are its ventricles, named by some in Latin as "cochleae cordis", from "cochlea" (snail), alluding to their shape. The saying means to warm and gratify one's deepest feelings.

   What are the "cockles of your heart" and why do they need warming?

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   What is the difference between cockles and shellfish Cockle?

   • The cockles of your heart, on the other hand are the ventricles and thus, by extension, the innermost depths of one's heart or emotions. The word comes from the Latin phrase cochleae cordis, meaning "ventricles of the heart," while the shellfish cockle comes from the Latin conchylium, meaning conch shell.

   What is the origin of the phrase “it warms the cockles of my heart”?

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   What is the difference between cockles of the heart and shellfish?

   • "Cockles of the heart have nothing to do with the cockles and mussels Sweet Molly Malone used to sell.the word comes from the Latin phrase 'cochleae cordis,' meaning 'ventricles of the heart,' while the shellfish 'cockle' comes from the Latin 'conchylium,' meaning 'conch shell.'"

   Cockles - phrase meaning and origin

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   Jan 13, 2018 · cockles of the heart You have often heard the phrase warm the cockles of one's heart, but these cockles have nothing to do with the cockles and mussels Sweet Molly Malone used to sell. The cockles of the old ballad are what the dictionaries call "edible bivalve mollusks"—shellfish, to you and me. In appearance they are unlike our scallops ...

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   Dec 23, 2023 · Beyond specific myths and faiths, the cockle shell holds metaphoric meaning – as both an object and concept. On a physical level, cockles can symbolize: A badge of honor and achievement. A protective covering or shelter. A vessel or container. The womb and fertility. The vulva and feminine sexuality.

6. crossidiomas.com › warm-the-cockles-of-someones-heartUnderstanding "warm the cockles of someone's heart" Idiom ...

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   The term “cockles” refers to the two chambers of the heart that are shaped like seashells. This idiom is often used in British English and may not be as commonly used in other parts of the world. However, its meaning can be easily understood by speakers of all English dialects.

7. www.smh.com.au › entertainment › booksWhat are the "cockles of your heart" and why do they need ...

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   Feb 12, 2005 · The cockles of the heart are its ventricles, named by some in Latin as "cochleae cordis", from "cochlea" (snail), alluding to their shape. The saying means to warm and gratify one's deepest ...

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   Sep 7, 2001 · "Cockles of the heart have nothing to do with the cockles and mussels Sweet Molly Malone used to sell.the word comes from the Latin phrase 'cochleae cordis,' meaning 'ventricles of the heart,' while the shellfish 'cockle' comes from the Latin 'conchylium,' meaning 'conch shell.'"

9. www.indifferentlanguages.com › words › cockleCockle Meaning and Definition - Indifferent Languages

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   One common meaning of cockle is a type of edible shellfish that is often found in sandy beaches. These small, heart-shaped mollusks have a distinct ridged shell and are popular in certain cuisines, especially in seafood dishes. Cockle can also refer to the ripple or small wave pattern on the surface of water, typically caused by the wind.