milpas

/ˈmɪlpəs/
noun
  1. Plural form of milpa; multiple traditional Mesoamerican farming plots where corn, beans, and squash are grown together.
    • The milpas in this area have been farmed for hundreds of years.
    • They walked through several milpas, each filled with tall corn and climbing beans.
    • The region is known for its many milpas that feed entire villages.
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