Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Among the Indians of Bolivia, a belt.

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Examples

  • _Nina chumpi_ means fire island, and _Hahua chumpi_ outer island.

    History of the Incas Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa

  • [Note 104: This story of the navigation of Tupac Inca to the islands of Ninachumbi and Avachumbi or Hahua chumpi is told by Balboa as well as by Sarmiento.

    History of the Incas Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa

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