Noria

NO-ree-uh'NOR-ee-uh'3 syllables
🇸🇦Arabic
Nurturing

MEANING

Water wheel

ORIGIN

Middle Eastern

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic word 'nāʿūrah', referring to a type of waterwheel used in irrigation.

CULTURAL NOTES

Norias are traditionally associated with agriculture and the spread of water in arid regions.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, norias have been used in the Middle East and North Africa for centuries as vital tools for irrigation.

🇪🇸Spanish
Fluid

MEANING

Water wheel

ORIGIN

Spanish

ETYMOLOGY

Adopted into Spanish from Arabic, retaining its original meaning.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Spanish-speaking regions, the term also refers to amusement park rides like Ferris wheels.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Norias have been part of Spanish agricultural history, particularly in regions influenced by Moorish culture.

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