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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh-noh-tee]
- /səˈnoʊ ti/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suh-noh-tee]
- /səˈnoʊ ti/
Definitions of cenote word
- noun cenote (esp in the Yucatán peninsula) a natural well formed by the collapse of an overlying limestone crust: often used as a sacrificial site by the Mayas 3
- noun cenote a deep natural well carved out of friable limestone 3
- noun cenote a deep natural well or sinkhole, especially in Central America, formed by the collapse of surface limestone that exposes ground water underneath, and sometimes used by the ancient Mayans for sacrificial offerings. 1
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Origin of cenote
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Mexican Spanish < Yucatec Mayan
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Parts of speech for Cenote
noun
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cenote popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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