quipo

/ˈkiːpoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of knotted cord or sash used by the Inca people for various purposes, such as ceremonial, symbolic, or utilitarian.

“The archaeologist carefully unwrapped the quipo, a knotted cord that told the story of the ancient civilization.”

Synonyms

  • cord
  • knot

Antonyms

  • loose
  • unfastened