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dowry

noun

/ˈdaʊri/

Meaning

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.

The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.

marriage settlement, trousseau, bridal gift

inheritance, deprivation

large dowry, demand dowry, give dowry

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

The state of being next to or adjoining something else.

The action of making the best or most effective use of a situation or resource.

A gesture or utterance of greeting, goodwill, or courtesy.

an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with

an abstract idea or a general notion