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Inka

American  
[ing-kuh] / ˈɪŋ kə /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of Inca based on its source language, Quechua, rather than on the Spanish-language spelling.


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The zoo said while Napo and Inka had very different coat colours, there was "no such species as a black panther" and Inka's dark colouring was a result of a genetic mutation known as melanism.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2023

“We expected it to be really tough. New Zealand really tried everything they could, and I think we knew how to respond, especially defensively. We did a lot right,” said Inka Grings, Switzerland’s coach.

From Washington Times Jul. 30, 2023

“We know some of the formations in the Norwegian team left some gaps. We have to play and make use of these gaps,” coach Inka Grings said.

From Seattle Times Jul. 24, 2023

Captain Alexandra Popp scored the first two goals on headers, giving her 64 scores in her international, tying her with former teammate Inka Grings for third place on Germany’s all-time list.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2023

The colonial account of Inka history closest to indigenous sources is byjuan de Betanzos, a Spanish commoner who rose to marry an Inka princess and become the most prominent translator for the colonial government.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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