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- [kee-poo, kwip-oo]
- /ˈki pu, ˈkwɪp u/
- /kwˈɪpuː/
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- [kee-poo, kwip-oo]
- /ˈki pu, ˈkwɪp u/
Definitions of quipu word
- noun quipu a device consisting of a cord with knotted strings of various colors attached, used by the ancient Peruvians for recording events, keeping accounts, etc. 1
- noun quipu An ancient Inca device for recording information, consisting of variously colored threads knotted in different ways. 1
- noun quipu a device of the Incas of Peru used to record information, consisting of an arrangement of variously coloured and knotted cords attached to a base cord 0
- noun quipu a device consisting of an arrangement of cords variously colored and knotted, used by the ancient Peruvians to keep accounts, record events, etc. 0
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Origin of quipu
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
1695-1705; < Spanish < Quechua khipu
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Parts of speech for Quipu
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quipu popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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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