cauqui

/kaʊˈkiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of South American flute, especially one made from a bamboo or wood tube.

“The local musician expertly played the cauqui during the traditional festival.”

2. noun

A member of the indigenous Mapuche people of Chile and Argentina.

“The cauqui community came together to celebrate their cultural heritage.”

Synonyms

  • flute
  • panpipe

Antonyms

  • instrument
  • silence