Seawant

Translation of "seawant" into Russian

Noun

/ˈsiːwɒnt/

/ˈsiːwɑnt/

seawant

раковины

The indigenous people used seawant as a form of currency.

Коренные народы использовали раковины в качестве валюты.

Additional translations

ракушки

Noun

/ˈsiːwɒnt/

/ˈsiːwɑnt/

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

/ˈsiːwɒnt/

/ˈsiːwɑnt/

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

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