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quipu

qui·pu [ k p ] (plural qui·pus)


noun 
Definition:
 
device resembling abacus: a device consisting of a set of colored and knotted cords used by the Incas for conveying messages and for record-keeping

[Early 18th century. Via Spanish< Quechua kipu "knot"]
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