cunques

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Zuni.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkunkes/ [ˈkũŋ.kes]
• 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^[1], Museum of New Mexico Press, →ISBN