foggara
/fɔɡˈɡɑːrə/Definitions
1. noun
An ancient underground irrigation channel or tunnel in North Africa, typically used to supply water to agricultural land.
“The archaeologists discovered an extensive network of foggara in the ancient Berber city.”
2. verb
To dig or construct a foggara.
“The villagers foggara the land to create a more efficient irrigation system.”