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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She has decried revelations of the recent participation of CIA officials in a raid on a drug lab in northern Chihuahua state, saying it was a breach of sovereignty.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
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 operation brought together the CIA officers and state authorities in Chihuahua, and that collaboration was a source of consternation for Mexican federal officials.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Chihuahua state Attorney General César Jáuregui has provided conflicting accounts regarding the U.S. officials’ involvement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
“There’s a Chihuahua mix in the 2nd kennel on top. I think his name is Marty.”
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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