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Chinampa

Noun

Definition: A type of Mesoamerican agricultural system consisting of small, rectangular areas of fertile land built up in the shallow lakes.

Example Sentence: The ancient Aztecs used chinampas to grow crops such as maize and beans.

Noun

Definition: A floating garden or artificial island in Mesoamerica.

Example Sentence: The local farmers relied on the chinampas to provide food for their villages.

Noun

Definition: A traditional Mesoamerican fishing technique which involves the use of woven baskets suspended in water to catch fish.

Example Sentence: The fishermen skillfully deployed their chinampas and returned with a bountiful catch.

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