Tchefuncte

adjective

Tche·​func·​te

chəˈfu̇ŋktə

: of or relating to a culture of Louisiana of about a.d. 500–900 characterized by conical burial mounds, circular structures, and coiled pottery with linear punctate ornamentation

Word History

Etymology

from Tchefuncte State Park, Louisiana

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