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wampum

Prononciation : [ˈwæmpəm]

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Comment utiliser wampum dans une phrase : 2 sens et 6 exemples audio.

Contexte : « cultural material »

(noun) wampum are small beads made from shells. Native American people used them to create beautiful necklaces and belts. They were also used to show important agreements and events.

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The necklace she wore was made of colorful wampum.

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He didn't have any wampum to trade for the special item.

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What stories do you think the wampum belts tell?

Contexte : « historical use »

(noun) wampum was also used as money among Native American tribes and later by European settlers. It showed value and could be exchanged for goods.

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In the past, people exchanged wampum for food and tools.

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They couldn’t buy the food because they did not have any wampum.

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How was wampum used as money in old times?

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Prononciation : [ˈwæmpəm]

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