Beads formed of shells strung on threads, formerly used by the American Indians as currency, and worn also as ornaments.
" A fine boy, Wampum is. – The Shagganappi by E. Pauline Johnson
" Me say 'em quickest," cried little Wampum. – Captain Horace by Sophie May
They put all kinds of silver trinkets on the head, and many belts of wampum or shell beads on it. – Stories of American Life and Adventure by Edward Eggleston