three sisters
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- The combination of maize (corn), pole beans (Phaseolus vulgaris or climbing beans, string beans, etc.), and squash (i.e. pumpkin), especially when planted together in intertwined plantings.
- The spirits or gods of corn, beans, and squash considered collectively.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see three, sisters.
Proper noun
- Synonym of Orion's Belt.
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