chinampa en · NOUN
Etymology
From Spanish chinampa, from Classical Nahuatl chināmitl (“cane fence”).
Meanings
- (historical, in ancient Mesoamerica) A floating island in a shallow lake bed, upon which crops were grown.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chinampas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |