"acequia madre" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Spanish, literally "mother ditch". See acequia, madre. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|es|-}} Spanish Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} acequia madre
  1. (South America) A canal that supplies water for irrigation. Tags: South-America
    Sense id: en-acequia_madre-en-noun-fadGkDMp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, South American English

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