cenotes

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A form of cenote — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of cenote
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“cenotes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cenotes. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cenotes,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cenotes.

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