Chimu Definition

noun
A civilization flourishing on the northern coast of Peru from about 1200 to its absorption by the Inca Empire around 1460, known especially for its well-planned cities such as its capital, Chan Chan.
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Origin of Chimu

  • American Spanish Chimú

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Chimu Sentence Examples

  • The city stands on the arid, sandy plain (Mansiche, or Chimu), which skirts the coast from Paita south to Santa, a few miles north of the Moche or Chimu river, and at the northern entrance to the celebrated Chimu Valley.

  • North and east are the ruins of an old Indian city commonly known as the Grand Chimu, together with extensive aqueducts and reservoirs.

  • The name of Grand Chimu is usually given to the ruined city, this being the title applied to the chief of the people, who were called the Chimu, or Yuncas.

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Words Starting With

CCHCHI

Words Ending With

UMUIMU

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Chimu

Words Starting With C and Ending With U

Starts With C & Ends With UStarts With CH & Ends With UStarts With C & Ends With MU

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