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ornate
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made with lavish or elaborate decorations
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leather
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a material made by cleaning and tanning the skin or hide of an animal and preparing it for use
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tobacco
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a plant widely grown for its large leaves, used chiefly for smoking
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cocoa
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Cocoa (chocolate) is found inside the husk. The beans are covered in a milky latex which tastes of pure chocolate. The beans are refined and turned into powder for export. Cocoa is an important crop.
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gourds
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the fruit of a vine related to the pumpkin and squash, having a hard rind and irregular shape, often hollowed out and used as a bowl, ladel or other useful object
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terrace,terracing
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From a steep slope the Incas created many level plains, on which they could grow crops.The Incas created those "steps" using rocks and trees.
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plantain
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a treelike tropical plant related to the banana, bearing similar fruit, but not as sweet.
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litter
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a couch mounted on poles and often covered by a canopy, used to carry a person from place to place
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astronomer
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one who studies the stars and planets. The Maya had an observatory for this purpose called the Castillo.
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loincloth
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a strip of cloth worn around the loins( thigh and groin) as a garment
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decorative
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ornamental, serving to decorate
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elaborate
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intricate, carefully planned with great attention to detail
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ornaments
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decorations, something that adorns or makes more attractive or beautiful
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glyph
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picture symbol used instead of a letter or word in writing. Used by the Ancient Maya.
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