subirrigate

[ suhb-ir-i-geyt ]

verb (used with object)

, sub·ir·ri·gat·ed, sub·ir·ri·gat·ing.

1. to irrigate beneath the surface of the ground, as with water passing through a system of underground porous pipes or transmitted through the subsoil from ditches, etc.

subirrigate

/ sʌbˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt /

verb

1. to irrigate (land) by means of an underground system of pipe lines or by natural moisture in the subsoil

Derived Forms

• ˌsubirriˈgation, noun

Other Words From

• subir·ri·gation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of subirrigate¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; sub- + irrigate

Example Sentences

The latter is key: Nelson installed an 8�-hp electric pump in the pond so he can return water through the system to subirrigate crops.

From Time Magazine Archive

The latter is key: Nelson installed an 8�-hp electric pump in the pond so he can return water through the system to subirrigate crops.

From Time Magazine Archive