puinavian

/pyuːnɑːˈviː.ən/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term referring to a type of ancient South American mound or earthwork, particularly those found in the region of modern-day Peru.

“Archaeologists discovered a series of puinavian ruins deep in the Peruvian jungle.”

Synonyms

  • earthwork
  • mound
  • tumulus

Antonyms

  • city
  • metropolis