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quipu Definition

quipu (po̵̅o̅, kwipo̵̅o̅)

noun

a device consisting of an arrangement of cords variously colored and knotted, used by the ancient Peruvians to keep accounts, record events, etc.

Etymology: AmSp quipo < Quechua khípu (also sp. quipu), knot

quipu Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • knotted-string: Such as the a takeoff of the quipu knotted-string but also about.

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