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Quipu

Definition:

A quipu is a device made of colored strings that were once used by the ancient Incas of Peru to record and store information.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. An Inca recording device:

a) A quipu was used by the ancient Incas to record information by knotting colored strings together.

b) The quipu displayed at the museum is a fascinating artifact from Inca civilization.

2. An ancient Inca accounting tool:

a) Quipus were also used as an accounting tool, enabling the Incas to keep track of goods and resources.

b) The chief accountant meticulously studied the quipu records to ensure accurate calculations.

Sample Sentences:

1. The researcher discovered a rare quipu while excavating an Inca archaeological site.

2. The intricate patterns of knots on the quipu held valuable information about ancient Incan trade networks.

3. In Quechua society, individuals known as quipucamayocs were responsible for creating and interpreting the quipus.

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