Coahuila de Zaragoza

English edit

 
Map of Mexico highlighting Coahuila

Etymology edit

The word Coahuila is believed to be of Nauhtl origin, meaning flying serpents, place of many trees, or place where the serpent creeps. The word Zaragoza was added to honor Spanish war hero, General Ignacio Zaragoza.

Proper noun edit

Coahuila de Zaragoza

  1. A state of Mexico.

Synonyms edit