Chihuahua
See also: chihuahua
English edit
Etymology edit
From Mexican Spanish Chihuahua. The dog is named after the state.
Pronunciation edit
- (US) enPR: chĭwäʹwä, IPA(key): /t͡ʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/
- (UK) IPA(key): /t͡ʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/
Audio (Southern England) (file)
Proper noun edit
Chihuahua
- A city, the state capital of Chihuahua, Mexico
- A municipality of Chihuahua, Mexico
- A state of Mexico
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state
capital city
Noun edit
Chihuahua (plural Chihuahuas)
- The smallest breed of dog in the world, originating in Mexico and having large erect ears.
- Synonym: (informal) Chi
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- ay, chihuahua (“interjection of surprise, etc.”)
Translations edit
breed of dog
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Spanish edit
Etymology edit
Unknown.
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
Chihuahua m
- Chihuahua (a city, the state capital of Chihuahua, Mexico)
- Chihuahua (a municipality of Chihuahua, Mexico)
- Chihuahua (a state of Mexico)
Related terms edit
- chihuahua (“dog”)
- chihuahuense (“as a noun: someone from Chihuahua”)
- chihuahueño (“dog”)
Turkish edit
Proper noun edit
Chihuahua