acequia Meaning & Definition
/əˈseɪkɪə/
What Does Acequia Mean?
Acequia is a noun that means An irrigation ditch, chiefly with reference to Mexico or the southwestern US.
Acequia: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈseɪkɪə/ |
| Plural | acequias |
Acequia Definition (Noun)
- An irrigation ditch, chiefly with reference to Mexico or the southwestern US.
Synonyms of Acequia
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Acequia synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
acequia (plural acequias)
Origin of Acequia
From Spanish acequia, from Arabic الساقیة (“water conduit”), ultimately from Classical Arabic سَقَى (saqā, “to irrigate”). Doublet of sakia.