Translations for „cowrie“ in the English » Arabic Dictionary

cowrie N

cowrie (sea creatures)

وَدَعَة

cowrie (sea creatures)

قَوْقَعَة

cowrie shell

cowrie shell

وَدَعَة

cowrie shells

cowrie shells

وَدَعٌ

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English

These cowries are rather elongated, smooth and shiny.

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Their patterns are believed to protect and to increase the fertility of their wearers and it has been proposed that some might imitate cowrie shells.

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Many people throughout history have found (and still find) the very rounded, shiny, porcelain-like shells of cowries pleasing to look at and to handle.

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Carnivorous, the adult tiger cowrie eats coral and various invertebrates, while juveniles eat algae.

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Cowries were used for transaction during the time of my forefathers.

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Usually, she receives gifts of cowries or cash from her relatives, in-laws and delighted spectators.

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He also a distinguished conchologist, specialising in classifying cowrie shells.

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The cowrie shell signifies royalty, belonging to the royal blood.

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Exchange was based largely on monetized currency involving cowries or gold and silver coins.

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Cattle were very important: they were the main means of exchange, alongside cowrie shells (chisimbi).

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