Uxmal

American  

[oos-mahl] / usˈmɑl /

noun

1. an ancient ruined city in SE Mexico, in Yucatán: a center of later Mayan civilization.

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Uxmal British  

/ uzˈmal /

noun

1. an ancient ruined city in SE Mexico, in Yucatán: capital of the later Maya empire

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Example Sentences

The design of tapered pillars was inspired by the Palace of the Governors at Uxmal, a Maya ruin on Yucatán Peninsula dating from AD 800.

From Los Angeles Times

Tourists bound for the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal arrive at Maxcanú station, a 40-minute private taxi ride from the ruins.

From Los Angeles Times

Home collection kits appeal to Uxmal Caldera, 27, of Miami Beach, Florida, who prefers to test in the privacy of his home.

From Seattle Times

For Ávila Vera, meanwhile, Uxmal stirs deep memories.

From Science Magazine

At Uxmal, Isabel Hawkins walks by Ávila Vera’s side, proffering a steady arm.

From Science Magazine