DOWERY

dowry, dowery, dower, portion

(noun) money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

dowery (plural doweries)

Alternative form of dowry

Source: Wiktionary


Dow"er*y, n.

Definition: See Dower.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

16 April 2025

RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


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Coffee Trivia

Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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