acequia

a·ce·quia

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-sey-kyuh; Spanish ah-se-kyah]
- /əˈseɪ kyə; Spanish ɑˈsɛ kyɑ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-sey-kyuh; Spanish ah-se-kyah]
- /əˈseɪ kyə; Spanish ɑˈsɛ kyɑ/

Definitions of acequia word

noun acequia a ditch for irrigation 3
noun acequia in the Southwest, an irrigation canal 3
noun plural acequia an irrigation ditch. 1
noun acequia (used in the Southwestern US or in reference to Spain, chiefly, agriculture) an acequia, an irrigation ditch. 1
noun acequia (used in the Southwestern US or in reference to Spain, chiefly agriculture) an acequia, an irrigation ditch. 0

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Origin of acequia

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45, Americanism; < Spanish < Arabic al-sāqiyah the irrigation ditch

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Parts of speech for Acequia

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acequia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

acequia usage trend in Literature

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