Wampum

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms

English

Etymology

Abbreviation of wampumpeag, falsely analysed as ‘wampum’ + ‘peag’.

Pronunciation

IPA: /'wɒmpəm/

Noun

wampum (uncountable)

1. Small beads made from polished shells, formerly used as money and jewelry by certain Native American peoples
2. (informal) Money

Derived terms

• wampum belt