Meaning ofcowriein English

Noun

1. a small Indian Ocean gastropod; its shell
   The cowrie shell is a popular souvenir among beachgoers.
2. a Cypraeidae family gastropod; its shell
   The Cypraeidae family includes the cowrie and other related species.
3. a Cypraea genus gastropod (dated); its shell
   In ancient times, the Cypraea genus cowrie was used as a form of currency.