Chi·hua·hua 1 (ch -wä wä, ch -) A city of northern Mexico south of Ciudad Juárez. It is the rail and commercial center for the vast northern section of the country. Population: 749,000. |
Chi·hua·hua 2 (ch -wäwä, -w)n. A very small dog of a breed originating in Mexico, having pointed ears and a smooth coat. [After Chihuahua, a city and state of northern Mexico.] |
Chihuahua [tʃɪˈwɑːwɑː -wə]
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1. (Placename) a state of N Mexico: mostly high plateau; important mineral resources, with many silver mines. Capital: Chihuahua. Pop.: 3 047 867 (2000). Area: 247 087 sq. km (153 194 sq. miles).
2. (Placename) a city in N Mexico, capital of Chihuahua state. Pop.: 650 000 (2000 est.)
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a breed of tiny dog originally from Mexico, having short smooth hair, large erect ears, and protruding eyes
ay, chihuahua - This interjection expresses surprise or shock—even dismay, annoyance, or resignation.
See also related terms for shock.
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| Noun | 1. | Chihuahua - a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico Chihuahua - a state in northern Mexico; mostly high plateau |
| 2. | Chihuahua - a state in northern Mexico; mostly high plateau Chihuahua - a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico | |
| 3. | Chihuahua - an old breed of tiny short-haired dog with protruding eyes from Mexico held to antedate Aztec civilization |
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