cowries

[US]/ˈkaʊriz/
[UK]/ˈkaʊriz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. en typ av snäcka som används som valuta i delar av Sydasien och Afrika; den pluralform av cowry, som hänvisar till musslor

Phrases & Collocations

cowries shells

cowries skal

cowries currency

cowries valuta

cowries collection

cowries samling

cowries beads

cowries pärlor

cowries trade

cowries handel

cowries necklace

cowries halsband

cowries art

cowries konst

cowries pattern

cowries mönster

cowries history

cowries historia

cowries design

cowries design

Example Sentences

cowries were used as currency in ancient trade.

Kattgäddor användes som valuta i antik handel.

she collected cowries from the beach as a hobby.

Hon samlade kattgäddor från stranden som en hobby.

cowries symbolize wealth in some cultures.

Kattgäddor symboliserar rikedom i vissa kulturer.

the necklace was adorned with beautiful cowries.

Halsbandet var prydat med vackra kattgäddor.

cowries can be found in various colors and sizes.

Kattgäddor kan hittas i olika färger och storlekar.

in some traditions, cowries are used for divination.

In vissa traditioner används kattgäddor för spådom.

they traded cowries for spices and textiles.

De bytte kattgäddor mot kryddor och textilier.

cowries have a rich history in african art.

Kattgäddor har en rik historia inom afrikansk konst.

the children learned about cowries in their history class.

Barnen lärde sig om kattgäddor i sin historilektion.

cowries were once a popular form of jewelry.

Kattgäddor var en gång en populär form av smycken.

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