Money Cowrie (Noun)
Meaning
Cowrie whose shell is used for money in parts of the southern Pacific and in parts of Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- In some African cultures, the money cowrie is still used as a form of currency in traditional transactions.
- The money cowrie shell was highly valued in ancient times for its use as a medium of exchange.
- In parts of the southern Pacific, the money cowrie is used to adorn traditional clothing and accessories.
- The money cowrie has been used for centuries as a form of currency in some Pacific Island cultures.
- In some African societies, the money cowrie is used as a symbol of wealth and status.