Chihuahua

See also: chihuahua

English
Map of Mexico highlighting Chihuahua

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /tʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/
  • (US) enPR: chĭwäʹwä, IPA(key): /tʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/

Proper noun

Chihuahua

  1. A desert state in northwestern Mexico.
  2. The capital city of the Mexican state of Chihuahua.
Derived terms
  • Chihuahuan
  • Chihuahuan Desert
  • Chihuahuan raven
  • chihuahuensis (in Latin-derived scientific names)
Translations

Etymology 2

From the name of the above state of Mexico.

Noun

Chihuahua (plural Chihuahuas)

  1. The smallest breed of dog in the world, originating in Mexico and having large erect ears.
Translations

Spanish

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /t͡ʃiˈwawa/
  • Audio(file)

Proper noun

Chihuahua m

  1. A state of Mexico.
  2. A city in Mexico.
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