Definition of Dowry

1. Noun. Money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage.

Exact synonyms: Dower, Dowery, Portion
Generic synonyms: Gift
Derivative terms: Dower, Dower

Definition of Dowry

1. n. A gift; endowment.

Definition of Dowry

1. Noun. Property or payment given by one spouse or his/her family to the other spouse or her/his family at time of marriage. (In some cultures, the dowry is given from wife to husband, in others vice versa.) ¹

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Definition of Dowry

1. the money or property a wife brings to her husband at marriage [n -RIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dowry

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downy poplar
downy wood mint
downy woodpecker
downy yellow violet
downzone
downzoned
downzones
downzoning
dowp
dowps
dowral
dowress
dowresses
dowries
dowry (current term)
dowryless
dows
dowsabel
dowsabels
dowse
dowsed
dowser
dowsers
dowses
dowset
dowsets
dowsing
dowsing rod
dowsing rods

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