cowrie
🇺🇸
/ˈkaʊri/
🇬🇧
/ˈkaʊri/
noun
R
A cowrie is a small, shiny seashell that was used as a form of money in some parts of Africa and Asia.
In ancient times, people used cowrie shells as a form of currency to buy and sell goods.
translation
A cowrie is a small, shiny seashell that was used as a form of money in some parts of Africa and Asia.
Word Forms
Plural
cowries