What is the meaning of Dowry?

Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.

Payment by the groom or his family to the bride's family.

Inheritance from a deceased husband to his widow.

A natural gift or talent.

A large amount.

To bestow a dowry upon.

alternative form of dowarye

Source: wiktionary.org