fanega

noun

fa·​ne·​ga
faˈnāgə
plural -s
1
: any of various units of capacity used in Spain and Spanish-American countries
especially : one of about 1.6 bushels
2
a
: any of various Spanish units of land area (as of 1.59 acres)
b
: a Mexican land area of 8.81 acres

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Arabic fanīqah large sack

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“Fanega.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fanega. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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