cunques

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Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Zuni.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkunkes/
  • Rhymes: -unkes
  • Syllabification: cun‧ques

Noun

cunques m pl (plural only)

  1. (New Mexico) bits of corn or cornmeal used for ceremonial purposes.
  2. (New Mexico) dregs; crumbs; coffee grounds.

References

  • Rubén Cobos (2003) A Dictionary of New Mexico & Southern Colorado Spanish, Museum of New Mexico Press, →ISBN