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Meaning of cenote | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/sɛˈnoʊteɪ/

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

العربية سِينُوتِي
Deutsch Cenote
Español cenote
Suomi sortumakaivo
Français cénote
Italiano cenote
日本語 セノーテ
Nederlands cenote
Português cenote
Русский сено́т
Svenska cenote

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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