acequia madre
/əˌseɪkɪə ˈmɑːdreɪ/noun
Chiefly in Mexico and the south-western United States: a main or central irrigation channel.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From Spanish acequia madre mother irrigation channel from acequia+ madre.
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