noun🔗SharePayment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage."In some cultures, brides' families provide dowries of land, jewelry, and money to the groom's family upon marriage. "familyculturefinancepropertytraditionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePayment by the groom or his family to the bride's family: bride price."The large dowries were a significant factor in the arranged marriage negotiations. "familyculturesocietyvaluepropertytraditionfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDower."The bride's dowries included a large sum of money and valuable jewelry. "familyculturepropertyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA natural gift or talent."Her natural dowries of quick wit and patience made her a successful teacher. "natureabilityqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
