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Chihuahua Common

Chihuahua has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico

"After visiting the ancient ruins, we drove south from Chihuahua toward the coast."

2

a state in northern Mexico; mostly high plateau

"The ancient ruins of Chichén Itzá are located near the border of the Mexican state of Chihuahua, whose landscape is dominated by a vast, arid high plateau."

3

an old breed of tiny short-haired dog with protruding eyes from Mexico held to antedate Aztec civilization

"The curator carefully restored the ancient Chihuahua figurine, noting its distinctive large eyes and smooth coat as a tribute to pre-Aztec Mexican culture."

4

Alternative letter-case form of Chihuahua

"The tiny chihuahua sitting on my shoulder has big upright ears and fits perfectly in my hand."

5

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

Proper Noun
1

A city, the state capital of Chihuahua, Mexico

"After visiting the desert canyons, we headed north to the bustling streets of Chihuahua to see its historic cathedral."

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