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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈdaʊri/
dowry means: Money or property a bride’s family gives to her husband or his family when they marry.
noun
MARRIAGE PAYMENTC1
Money or property a bride’s family gives to her husband or his family when they marry.
- Her family paid a dowry.
- The groom’s parents demanded a large dowry.
- The dowry included land and gold jewellery.
Questions about dowry
What does dowry mean?
Money or property a bride’s family gives to her husband or his family when they marry.
What is dowry in other languages?
Türkçe: çeyiz · Español: dote · Français: dot · Deutsch: Mitgift · Italiano: dote · 日本語: 持参金
How do you pronounce dowry?
It is pronounced /ˈdaʊri/.
How do you use dowry in a sentence?
Her family paid a dowry. The groom’s parents demanded a large dowry.
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