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Puquina

Puquina

9.9
Relating to the language, people, or culture of the Puquina
  • adjective
: puquina
  • Researchers are studying Puquina traditions to learn more about pre-Columbian cultures.

Examples

  • Some villages still celebrate Puquina festivals that date back centuries.

  • The museum displayed several Puquina artifacts from the ancient Andean civilization.

  • The Puquina people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Are you familiar with Puquina traditions?

  • The museum displayed several Puquina artifacts from the ancient Andean civilization.

  • Researchers are studying Puquina traditions to learn more about pre-Columbian cultures.

  • Some villages still celebrate Puquina festivals that date back centuries.

Surface Forms

Puquina positive

Etymology

Puquina comes from the name of a native people and their language in the high Andes near Lake Titicaca, so when something is described as Puquina it 'relates to' that people, their language, or their culture.