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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-sey-kyuh; Spanish ah-se-kyah]
- /əˈseɪ kyə; Spanish ɑˈsɛ kyɑ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
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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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