Cuzco

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Cuzco, from Quechua Qosqo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkuːskoʊ/

Proper noun

Cuzco

  1. A city in Peru, the former capital of the Inca Empire.

Usage notes

There is no international, official spelling of the city's name. In English language publications both Cusco and Cuzco can be found.

Further reading

Anagrams

Spanish

Alternative forms

  • Cusco (official in Peru)

Etymology

Borrowed from Quechua Qosqo.

Proper noun

Cuzco m

  1. Cuzco

Derived terms

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