BREADBASKET

Breadbasket

The breadbasket or the granary of a country is a region which, because of richness of soil and/or advantageous climate, produces an agricultural surplus which is often considered vital for the country as a whole. Rice bowl is a similar term used to refer to Southeast Asia, and California's Salinas Valley is often referred to as the world's salad bowl. Such regions may be the subject of fierce political disputes which may even escalate into full military conflicts.

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breadbasket

Noun

  1. A basket used for storing or carrying bread.
  2. A region where grain is grown.
  3. The stomach.


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