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Definition of sinu

sinu

/sɪˈnuː/
si · nu
Plural:Sinu
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sinu Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in northwestern Colombia that flows northward through the Córdoba Department into the Caribbean Sea.

2

An indigenous pre-Columbian culture of northern Colombia, also known as the Zenú, celebrated for their monumental water management systems and intricate gold ornaments.

Example

"Museums in Bogotá feature exquisite gold filigree artifacts crafted centuries ago by the ancient Sinu people."

• Rhymes for sinu

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the indigenous terminology of northern Colombia, historically referring both to the native Zenú (or Sinú) people and the river system that served as the center of their civilization.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sinu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sinu
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