Cowrie

[kajri]

Definition

(noun.) any of numerous tropical marine gastropods of the genus Cypraea having highly polished usually brightly marked shells.

Inputed by Edgar--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Same as Kauri.

(n.) Alt. of Cowry

Edited by Hugh

Definition

n. a large genus of Gasteropods including over a hundred species some of which are familiar as decorative objects and as a medium of exchange with uncivilised peoples.

Typed by Billie