chinampa
chinampa · chinampas
A floating island in a shallow lake bed, upon which crops were grownA floating island in a shallow lake bed, upon which crops were grown.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A floating island in a shallow lake bed, upon which crops were grown.
Origin
From Spanish chinampa, from Classical Nahuatl chināmitl (“cane fence”).From Spanish chinampa, from Classical Nahuatl chināmitl (“cane fence”).
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