cenote

Turkish - Turkish

Definition of cenote in Turkish Turkish dictionary

Tabanda karstlik bir doymuşluk örtüsü bulunan, dik çeperli, silindir biçiminde boşluk

English - English

Definition of cenote in English English dictionary

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

A deep sinkhole in limestone with a pool at the bottom that is found especially in Yucatán

Hyphenation

ce·no·te

Etymology

() From Spanish cenote from Yucatec Maya ts'onot.