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Synonyms for cenote

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sink hole

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Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A deep natural well or sinkhole, especially in Mexico and Central America, formed by the collapse of surface limestone that exposes groundwater underneath, and sometimes used by the ancient Mayans for sacrificial offerings.

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Plural
cenotes

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
cenoterising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.