Yucatec

[ yoo-kuh-tek ]

noun

, plural Yu·ca·tecs, (especially collectively) Yu·ca·tec.

1. a member of an American Indian people of Yucatán, Mexico.
2. Also called Yucatec Mayan. the Mayan language of these people.
3. a native or inhabitant of Yucatán, Mexico.

Other Words From

• Yuca·tecan adjective noun

Example Sentences

The outline, however, resembles some of the Yucatec structures.

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Fortunately the native artist had the time to sculpture the Yucatec hieroglyphs, which are the proof of its true origin.

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These affinities and resemblances between Yucatec vestiges and those of the Uplands, are of constant occurrence.

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Now in the Yucatec ruins the cornices and lintels of the doorways, of zapot wood, were exposed to the open air.

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Three other comparatively recent events of some importance in Yucatec history may be noticed.

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