milpa Meaning & Definition
What Does Milpa Mean?
Milpa is used as a noun meaning A cyclical crop-growing system used throughout Mesoamerica. It is also used to mean A small field, especially in Mexico or Central America, that is cleared from the jungle, cropped for a few seasons, and then abandoned for a fresh clearing.
Milpa Definition (Noun)
- A cyclical crop-growing system used throughout Mesoamerica.
- A small field, especially in Mexico or Central America, that is cleared from the jungle, cropped for a few seasons, and then abandoned for a fresh clearing.
Synonyms of Milpa
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Milpa synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
milpa (countable and uncountable, plural milpas)
Words That Rhyme With Milpa
Origin of Milpa
Borrowed from Spanish milpa, from Classical Nahuatl.