Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quipu
Noun
kee-poo
Definition
An ancient Inca device for recording information, typically consisting of a series of colored knotted cords.
Examples
- The ancient civilization of the Incas used quipu to keep track of their population and resources.
- Modern researchers have studied quipu to better understand Incan history.
Meaning
Quipu was used by the Incas to communicate data and maintain records, especially numerical data, through a system of knots and strings.
Synonyms
- record-keeping device
- knot record
