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cowry

/ˈkaʊ.riːf.keɪs/

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noun

/ˈkaʊ.riːf.keɪs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любую из многочисленных тропических морских брюхоногих моллюсков рода Cypraea, имеющих высокополированные, обычно ярко окрашенные раковины.

A noun referring to any of numerous tropical marine gastropods of the genus Cypraea having highly polished usually brightly marked shells.

  1. B2formal

    Any of numerous tropical marine gastropods of the genus Cypraea, known for their highly polished, often brightly marked shells.

    ruМорской брюхоногий моллюск

    • The diver found a beautiful cowry shell on the ocean floor.
    • Cowry shells were historically used as currency in many cultures.
    • The museum displayed a collection of rare cowry species.
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  • cowries' possessive plural form
  • cowry's possessive singular form