pirca
Pronunciation: /ˈpiɾka/
“pirca” is a Spanish word. Its meaning in English:
noun
- a low wall in Incan architecture
In Spanish
- Tapia de piedras calzadas (unidas sin argamasa), de poca altura, usada en el imperio incaico y aún hoy para muros rurales.
- Tapia de poca altura, hecha de piedra y barro, construida para separar los lotes de terrenos de diferentes propietarios o impedir el paso del ganado al lote vecino.
- Señal de piedra para indicar distancias, linderos, etc.
Etymology
Borrowed from Quechua pirqa.
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