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dowry

/ˈdaʊri/ /ˈdaʊri/
noun
GeneralCulture
  1. 1 çeyiz, drahoma countable

Definition (English)

Money or property a bride brings to her husband at the time of marriage in some cultures.

Example Sentences

  1. Her family gave a large dowry at the wedding.
    Ailesi düğünde büyük bir çeyiz verdi.
  2. A traditional dowry can include furniture, jewellery and household items.
    Geleneksel bir çeyiz; mobilya, mücevher ve ev eşyalarını içerebilir.

Collocations

pay a dowrybring a dowrydowry moneydowry systemdowry demandsdowry customs