Kauri

derNoun

der Kauri (Baum); die Kaurischnecke (Muschel)

Word details

German meaning
Kauri ist die Bezeichnung für bestimmte Arten von Muscheln, insbesondere der Gattung Cypraea.
English meaning
Kauri is the name for certain types of shells, particularly of the genus Cypraea.
Synonym
Kaurischnecke
German example
Kaurimuscheln wurden früher als Zahlungsmittel verwendet.
English example
Kauri shells were formerly used as currency.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Kauri
Plural Form
die Kauris

Example sentences with “Kauri”

  1. The Kauri tree is native to New Zealand. (Der Kauri-Baum ist in Neuseeland heimisch.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the German equivalent of kauri?

It refers to 'der Kauri' (masculine) for the tree, or 'die Kaurischnecke' (feminine) for the shell used as currency.