cenote
/sɪˈnoʊti/
noun
- A natural underground water-filled sinkhole or cave, especially in limestone regions like the Yucatán Peninsula.
- Divers explored the deep cenote, discovering stalactites and ancient fossils.
- Tourists love to swim in the crystal-clear water of the cenote.
- The ancient Maya used cenotes as sources of fresh water and for religious ceremonies.
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