cowrie


Definition: Meaning of, cowrie in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkaʊ(ə)ri /

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cowrie cowries
[countable]
  1. a small shiny shell that was used in the past as money in parts of Africa and Asia
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cowrie used in phrases

  • money cowrie (noun)
    1. cowrie whose shell is used for money in parts of the southern Pacific and in parts of Africa
  • tiger cowrie (noun)
    1. cowrie whose shell is used for ornament
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