chasqui
chasqui
Chasqui refers to a chasqui, which was a messenger in the Inca Empire. This word is borrowed directly from Quechua and doesn't have easily recognizable pieces for English or Spanish speakers.
noun
- chasquiA messenger of the Inca empire who carried information and small items over long distancesLos chasquis eran fundamentales para el sistema de comunicación del imperio Inca. // The chasquis were fundamental to the Inca empire's communication system.