wampum

• 一种由抛光贝壳制成的小圆柱形珠子，历史上被一些美洲原住民用作装饰品或货币；非正式地也指金钱。

A noun referring to small cylindrical beads made from polished shells, historically used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or currency, and also used informally to mean money.

1. Currency or MoneyB2informalamerican

   An informal term used to refer to money or cash.

   钱

   • He's always trying to make some extra wampum.
   • I need to get some wampum before the weekend trip.
   • She spent all her wampum on that new gadget.

   同义词breadcashdibsdinerodoughlootmoneymoolahscratch

2. Traditional BeadsB2formalamerican

   Small cylindrical beads made from polished shells, often strung into strings or belts, used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or a form of currency.

   传统珠饰

   • The museum displayed a beautiful belt made of wampum.
   • Wampum was historically used in trade and ceremonies.
   • The chief wore a necklace of wampum as a symbol of status.

   同义词peagwampumpeag