cowry

[US]/ˈkaʊəri/
[UK]/ˈkaʊri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. een type mariene slakkenmollusken; een schelp van de cowry
Word Forms
Pluralcowries

Phrases & Collocations

cowry shell

cowrie schild

cowry currency

cowrie valuta

cowry beads

cowrie kralen

cowry trade

cowrie handel

cowry necklace

cowrie ketting

cowry collection

cowrie collectie

cowry art

cowrie kunst

cowry patterns

cowrie patronen

cowry jewelry

cowrie sieraden

cowry design

cowrie ontwerp

Example Sentences

the cowry shells were used as currency in ancient times.

de cowrie schelpen werden als valuta in de oudheid gebruikt.

she collected cowry shells during her trip to the beach.

ze verzamelde cowrie schelpen tijdens haar reis naar het strand.

cowry beads are often used in traditional jewelry.

cowrie kralen worden vaak gebruikt in traditioneel sieraden.

the cowry is a symbol of wealth in some cultures.

de cowrie is een symbool van rijkdom in sommige culturen.

they traded cowry shells for goods in the marketplace.

ze ruilde cowrie schelpen in voor goederen op de marktplaats.

cowry shells can be found along the coastline.

cowrie schelpen kunnen langs de kustlijn worden gevonden.

many people believe cowry shells bring good luck.

veel mensen geloven dat cowrie schelpen geluk brengen.

in some regions, cowry shells are used in rituals.

in sommige regio's worden cowrie schelpen gebruikt in rituelen.

the art of making cowry shell crafts is fascinating.

de kunst van het maken van cowrie schelpen ambachten is fascinerend.

she wore a necklace made of cowry shells.

ze droeg een ketting van cowrie schelpen.

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