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Wampum Definition & Meaning

wampum
noun
  1. informal terms for money
  2. small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into strings or belts; used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or currency

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What does wampum mean?
informal terms for money small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into strings or belts; used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or currency
What part of speech is wampum?
Wampum is a noun.
How many definitions does wampum have?
Wampum has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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