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Meaning
Noun
●
In Geology:
A
deep
natural well or
sinkhole
, especially in Central America,
formed
by the
collapse
of
surface
limestone
that
exposes
ground water
underneath, and sometimes used by the
ancient
Mayans for
sacrificial
offerings.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
cenote
English
cenote
Spanish
ts'onot
Yucateco
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Cloud Forest
Cinder Cone
Swimming Hole
National Park
Hot Spring
Slot Canyon
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