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/Sounds like "MEEL" (as in "me") + "pah" (as in "park")/

Meaning

A traditional Mesoamerican farming plot where corn, beans, and squash are grown together in the same field. This ancient intercropping system fed entire civilizations in Mexico and Central America and is still practiced in rural communities today. The three crops support each other as they grow, and together they have sustained life in the region for thousands of years.

Examples

My grandfather has his milpa up on the hillside and goes up every week to water it.

The milpa is ready to harvest, they say this year's crop came out really well.

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Regional synonyms

Pork cooked slowly in its own fat until golden and crispy on the outside but tender and juicy inside. They're typical of Michoacán and one of Mexico's greatest culinary treasures.