COWRIE Any of various marine gastropods of the family Cypraeidae of tropical and subtropical seas, having glossy, often colorfully patterned shells, some of which were formerly used as currency in parts of the South Pacific and Africa.
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Word: COWRIE
Length: 6 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word COWRIE can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.