Cowrie (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous tropical marine gastropods of the genus Cypraea having highly polished usually brightly marked shells.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The beachcomber's eyes widened as she spotted a rare cowrie shell half-buried in the sand.
- In many ancient cultures, cowries were used as currency or for ceremonial purposes.
- The scuba diver carefully plucked a live cowrie from the coral reef, admiring its vibrant shell.
- The museum's collection of cowries was renowned for its diversity and beauty, with specimens from around the world.
- As the tide receded, a cowrie shell was revealed, its glossy surface reflecting the sunlight.