Meaning of wampum in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈwɑmpəm/

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  1. Noun

    wampum

    Etymology

    from Algonquian wampumpeag, from wap‘white’ + umpe‘string’ + the plural suffix -ag

    Definitions

    1. informal terms for money

    Derived terms

  2. 2. small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into strings or belts

    Examples

    • « used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or currency »

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