Cenote
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /sɛˈnoʊteɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cenote is a noun meaning A deep natural well or sinkhole, especially in Mexico and Central America, formed by the collapse of surface limestone that exposes groundwater underneath, and sometimes used by the ancient Mayans for sacrificial offerings.
Meaning
A deep natural well or sinkhole, especially in Mexico and Central America, formed by the collapse of surface limestone that exposes groundwater underneath, and sometimes used by the ancient Mayans for sacrificial offerings.
Word Forms
- cenotes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cave, cienaga, footcave, karst, lacunule, cayo.
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