What is another word for marriage portion?
Pronunciation: [mˈaɹɪd͡ʒ pˈɔːʃən] (IPA) 
A marriage portion is a traditional term used to refer to the property, money, or assets that a bride's family provides to her upon marriage. However, there are a plethora of alternative words or phrases that can be used to describe this concept. Some of these include dowry, bride-price, trousseau, bridal gift, dower, wedding settlement, and wedding gift. Each of these synonyms for marriage portion has a slightly different connotation, and historically, they have varied from region to region. Nevertheless, they all refer to the practical and symbolic transfer of wealth from one family to another as a means of facilitating marriage and reinforcing social ties.
