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Noun dowry has 1 sense
- dowry, dowery, dower - money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
--1 is a kind of gift
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Dowries
Noun: A dowry is a gift, typically of money or property, given by the bride's family to the groom's family at the time of marriage.
Example sentences:
- The bride's family presented a generous dowry of land and livestock as a symbol of their goodwill.
- Traditionally, dowries were considered a form of financial security for the bride in her new household.
- In some cultures, the practice of demanding exorbitant dowries has become a cause for concern.
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