wampum

Meanings

• noun

  A type of shell beads used by Native American cultures as a medium of exchange and for decorative purposes.

  - "The Iroquois used wampum to trade goods with other tribes."
  - "The wampum belt presented to the Dutch in 1609 is now on display at the New York Historical Society."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɒmpəm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88943192"

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Antonyms

suckanhock

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Synonyms

peag , porcelain , seawan

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Variants

List of all variants of wampum that leads to same result
wampum , wampums

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Etymology

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Derived from the Algonquian word 'wampumpeag', meaning 'white shell'.

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Trivia

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1. Wampum was used as a currency in the early days of European settlement in North America.

2. The largest known wampum belt is over 200 feet long and weighs over 300 pounds.

3. Wampum was also used as a decorative element in clothing and jewelry.

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Related Concepts

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1. shell beads: Wampum is a type of shell bead made from the quahog clam. These beads were highly valued for their beauty and durability.

2. diplomacy: Wampum was used in diplomacy to seal treaties and to establish peaceful relations between tribes and European settlers.

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Culture

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Wampum was an essential part of Native American diplomacy and trade. It was used to seal treaties and to conduct business transactions. The intricate beadwork on wampum belts and other items were also considered works of art.

How to Memorize "wampum"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a Native American tribe member wearing a wampum belt and engaging in trade with another tribe.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wampum' with the image of beautiful, intricately beaded belts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'W-A-M-P-U-M' to remember that it stands for 'White And Meaningful Precious Unique Material'.

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