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Definition of quilca

quilca

/ˈkiːl.kə/
quil · ca
Plural:quilcas
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quilca Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Pre-Columbian Andean rock art, encompassing petroglyphs, pictograms, and geoglyphs found throughout the central Andes.

Example

"Archaeologists documented a previously unknown quilca deep in the Peruvian highlands, carefully noting its complex geometric patterns."

2

A traditional graphic sign, symbol, or system of visual communication used by indigenous peoples of the Andes before and during the Inca Empire.

Example

"The scholar argued that the ancient quilca served as a sophisticated mnemonic device for recording cultural history rather than being merely decorative."

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• Nearby Words

quietly
quietness
quiff
quilca
quilca river
quill
quillback

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Quechua 'qillqa', meaning 'writing, graphic symbol, carving, or drawing'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quilca. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quilca
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