Wampum

Synonyms of wampum

• beads
• seashell currency
• shell beads

Collocations of wampum

wampum belt

Frequency: 80 %

The chief presented a wampum belt as a symbol of peace.

wampum beads

Frequency: 70 %

The necklace was adorned with colorful wampum beads.

wampum shell

Frequency: 65 %

The jewelry was made from polished wampum shells.

wampum currency

Frequency: 60 %

In the past, wampum served as a form of currency among Native American tribes.

Idiomatic Expressions for wampum

• Phrase: shell out
  Meaning: to pay a large amount of money, often reluctantly
  Usage: I had to shell out a lot of wampum for that new car.