acequias
|a-ce-qui-as|
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/əˈseɪkiəs/
(acequia)
irrigation ditch
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acequia' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'as-sāqiya,' where 'as-' meant 'the' and 'sāqiya' meant 'water conduit.'
Historical Evolution
'as-sāqiya' transformed into the Spanish word 'acequia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acequia' through Spanish influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'water conduit,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'irrigation ditch or canal.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an irrigation ditch or canal used in Spain and Spanish-speaking regions of the Americas.
The farmers relied on the acequias to water their crops.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/17 11:36