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wampum

noun

/ˈwɑːmpəm/

Meaning

beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration

The tribe traded furs for wampum.

beads, shells, ornaments, currency

paper money, coins

string of wampum, trade wampum, wampum belt

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

The act of coming to a place, especially at the end of a journey.

a green pod-shaped vegetable also known as okra

The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.

A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound