wampum
Pronunciation: [ˈwæmpəm]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The necklace she wore was made of colorful wampum.
Example
He didn't have any wampum to trade for the special item.
Example
What stories do you think the wampum belts tell?
Context: "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.
Example
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.
Example
How was wampum used as money in old times?
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