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moche

moche

9.9
Relating to an ancient Peruvian culture and its art and pottery
  • adjective
  • /moʊtʃ/
  • Specialized
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  • The museum displayed stunning Moche pottery that showcased intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Examples

  • Visitors marveled at the Moche sculptures that depicted scenes from mythology and everyday life.

  • Archaeologists discovered Moche artifacts that reveal the artistic skills of this ancient Peruvian culture.

  • And I don't know that I don't know that Oriana actually did end up going South into like the coastal Moche arid the deserts of of Peru.

Surface Forms

moche positive

Etymology

Moche comes from the name of an ancient people and the Moche River in northern Peru, a group famous for their pottery and art. So moche in archaeology means 'made by that ancient Peruvian culture'.