a state of N Mexico: mostly high plateau; important mineral resources, with many silver mines. Capital: Chihuahua. Pop: 728 000 (2005 est). Area: 247 087 sq km (153 194 sq miles)
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a city in N Mexico, capital of Chihuahua state. Pop: 650 000 (2000 est)
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a breed of tiny dog originally from Mexico, having short smooth hair, large erect ears, and protruding eyes
Chihuahua in American English1
(tʃɪˈwɑwɑ)
noun US
any of an ancient Mexican breed of very small dog with large, pointed ears
Chihuahua in American English2
(tʃɪˈwɑwɑ)
1.
state of N Mexico, on the U.S. border: 95,401 sq mi (247,088 sq km); pop. 2,442,000