Mochica

American  

[moh-chee-kuh] / moʊˈtʃi kə /

Spanish Moche

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a pre-Inca culture that flourished on the northern coast of Peru from the 3rd century b.c. to the 7th century a.d. and is especially noted for fine pottery vessels with stirrup spouts, some bearing drawings of all aspects of cultural life.

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Example Sentences

The figurines’ faces, which are believed to represent notable members of the Mochica culture, had an undeniable resemblance to hers.

From New York Times

For the first time, scientists identified the Y signal in groups living outside the Amazon—in the Xavánte, who live on the Brazilian plateau in the country’s center, and in Peru’s Chotuna people, who descend from the Mochica civilization that occupied that country’s coast from about 100 C.E. to 800 C.E.

From Science Magazine

The street level showcases an inviting seviche lounge, Mochica, named after an ancient Peruvian society known for ceramic art.

From Washington Post

It goes by Nazca Mochica, and it’s the two-story successor to Heritage India.

From Washington Post

More casual than Nazca is the downstairs bar, Mochica, which is actually two distinct counters, one where a handful of cocktails are whipped up, the other where Castre sometimes cooks.

From Washington Post