cowrie

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

Translation

n. en typ av marina snäckor som används som pengar i delar av Sydasien och Afrika; skalen av cowrie-mollusken
Word Forms
Pluralcowries

Phrases & Collocations

cowrie shell

cowrieskal

cowrie money

cowriepengar

cowrie trade

cowriehandel

cowrie necklace

cowriehalsband

cowrie beads

cowriebär

cowrie culture

cowriekultur

cowrie collection

cowrie samling

cowrie artifacts

cowrie artefakter

cowrie usage

cowrie användning

cowrie significance

cowrie betydelse

Example Sentences

cowrie shells were used as currency in ancient trade.

Kovägnsskal användes som valuta i antik handel.

the cowrie is often found on tropical beaches.

Kovägnen återfinns ofta på tropiska stränder.

she collected cowrie shells during her beach vacation.

Hon samlade kovägnsskal under sin strandsemester.

cowrie beads are popular in traditional jewelry making.

Kovägnspärlor är populära vid tillverkning av traditionsmycken.

the cowrie shell symbolizes prosperity in many cultures.

Kovägnsskalet symboliserar välstånd i många kulturer.

he gifted her a necklace made of cowrie shells.

Han gav henne ett halsband av kovägnsskal.

cowrie shells can be found in various colors and patterns.

Kovägnsskal kan hittas i olika färger och mönster.

in some cultures, cowrie shells are used for divination.

I vissa kulturer används kovägnsskal för spådom.

the cowrie's unique shape makes it a favorite among collectors.

Kovägnens unika form gör den till en favorit bland samlare.

cowrie shells are often associated with femininity and fertility.

Kovägnsskal förknippas ofta med feminitet och fertilitet.

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