dentalium

n.[动]角贝属海生软体动物,八角贝,象牙贝

一种漂亮的、像奶牛角样的贝壳；根据成分和构造的种类。

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1、The traditional use of dentalium shells by Indigenous peoples is for currency and adornment.

原住民使用牙片贝壳的传统用途是作为货币和饰品。

2、Dentalium shells were highly valued and traded among Native American tribes.

牙片贝壳在美洲原住民部落之间备受重视，并进行交易。