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wampum

/wæmpəm/ noun · British & US
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What does wampum mean?

noun

Wampum is a type of shell bead used by Native Americans for ceremonial and decorative purposes. It was also used as a form of currency and for record-keeping.

Example

"The tribe used wampum to create intricate belts and necklaces that told stories of their history and traditions."

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