Meaning ofcowryin English

Noun

1. a specific gastropod (Monetaria moneta) and its shell
   The cowry shell is a popular souvenir among beachgoers.
2. a gastropod of the genus Cypraea; its shell
   The money cowry has been used as currency in some African countries.
3. a gastropod of the family Cypraeidae; its shell
   Cypraea cowries are highly prized by collectors for their beautiful patterns.