Definition of milpa
1a
: a small field in Mexico or Central America that is cleared from the forest, cropped for a few seasons, and abandoned for a fresh clearing
b
: a corn field in Mexico or Central America
2
: the corn plant
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The first known use of milpa was in 1648
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