Chihuahua
Americannoun
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a state in N Mexico. 94,831 sq. mi. (245,610 sq. km).
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the capital of this state.
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one of a Mexican or Aztec breed of very small dogs having either short or long hair of any one of a variety of colors.
noun
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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
Example Sentences
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The agents, who died in a car accident in the border state of Chihuahua, had not received permission from Sheinbaum's government to operate on Mexican territory.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
The CIA personnel, The Times reported, were dressed in the uniform of the Chihuahua State Investigative Agency, which led the operation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Sheinbaum said she is considering possible sanctions against the Chihuahua state government.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Chihuahua state Attorney General César Jáuregui has given different versions of the incident.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Her mom was back with Tía Beatriz and Tía’s Chihuahua.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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