quipu

English

Alternative forms

• khipu
• quipo

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish quipu, from Cusco-Collao Quechua khipu (“knot”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈki.pu/

Noun

quipu (plural quipus)

1. A recording device, used by the Incas, consisting of intricate knotted cords.

Translations

recording device of knotted cords

• Chinese: 結繩／结绳 (jiéshéng)
• Japanese: キープ (kīpu)
• Maori: tauponapona
• Portuguese: quipo m
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• Quechua: khipu
• Russian: ки́пу (ru) n (kípu)
• Spanish: quipu (es) m

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Spanish

Etymology

From Cusco-Collao Quechua khipu (“knot”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkipu/ [ˈki.pu]

Noun

quipu m (plural quipus)

1. quipu