Seawant

Translation of "seawant" into Russian

Noun

seawant

раковины

The indigenous people used seawant as a form of currency.

Коренные народы использовали раковины в качестве валюты.

Additional translations

ракушки

Noun

A type of shell bead used by Native American tribes as a form of currency or ornamentation, also known as wampum.

The trader exchanged goods for seawant, which was highly valued by the local tribes.

Adjective

Made of, consisting of, or relating to seawant (wampum).

The museum displayed a seawant belt dating back to the 17th century.