Definition

A type of money used by Native Americans, made from shell beads, often strung together.

Example

The Native Americans traded goods using seawant as their currency.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of seawant?

No, what's that?

It's actually a type of Native American money made from shell beads.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'seawant' originates from Old English, where 'sea' means a large body of saltwater and 'want' means lack or deficiency. Therefore, 'seawant' refers to a lack or deficiency related to the sea.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sea' as a large body of water and 'want' as a lack — together, they help you remember that 'seawant' means a deficiency related to the sea.

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