Arado

/əˈrɑːdoʊ/ noun

Definition

A plow or plowing tool, particularly a simple or traditional type used in Spanish-speaking regions.

Etymology

From Spanish 'arado,' derived from Latin 'aratrum' (plow). The word traveled from Latin through Spanish and into English technical vocabulary, historically referring to agricultural implements.

Kelly Says

The humble plow transformed human civilization—it allowed large-scale farming, which led to cities, writing, and civilization itself. The word 'arado' connects us to ancient Latin-speaking farmers who were doing essentially the same job thousands of years ago.

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