Orizaba
Americannoun
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Also called Citlaltepetl. an inactive volcano in southeastern Mexico, in Veracruz state. 18,546 feet (5,653 meters).
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a city near this peak.
noun
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a city and resort in SE Mexico, in Veracruz state. Pop: 327 000 (2005 est)
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the Spanish name for Citlaltépetl
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Orizaba won the first league title in 1902, with Pachuca having some success of their own in the early seasons, winning the title in 1904-05.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
What I didn’t know then — and have since learned — is that what was delighting my taste buds was a Mexican chili oil with roots in Orizaba, Veracruz, known as salsa macha.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2024
In 2023, four Mexican citizens died in a climbing accident on the Pico de Orizaba.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2024
Born in the city of Orizaba in Veracruz state in 1932, Ms. Flores grew up in a house with a yard full of orange, guava, lemon and avocado trees.
From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2021
My son is in college now, and my daughter will start college next year at Universidad Veracruzana in Orizaba.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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