money cowrie
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'money' comes from Middle English 'moneie', from Old French 'monoie', from Latin 'moneta' meaning 'mint, coinage'. The word 'cowrie' comes from Hindi 'kaurī', from Sanskrit 'kapardikā' meaning 'shell'.
مثال
- In ancient times, money cowries were used as a form of currency.
- The necklace was adorned with beautiful money cowrie shells.
- Money cowries were highly valued in certain cultures.
ترکیبهای رایج
Use money cowries as currency Collect money cowries Trade with money cowries Value money cowries
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- cowrie whose shell is used for money in parts of the southern Pacific and in parts of Africa