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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

The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.

a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew

Deep regret or remorse for wrongdoing; sincere sorrow for one's sins or mistakes.

dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking

A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.

This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.