Chihuahua
Americannoun
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Chihuahuas
plural
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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.
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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
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At a store selling harmonic healing devices, I watched a man cradle a swaddled Chihuahua within a 9-foot-tall golden pyramid structure in an attempt to heal the dog’s vertigo.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
She immediately wanted the furry Yorkie and the skinny Chihuahua; I didn’t.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
She has demanded explanations from Washington and from state authorities in Chihuahua.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 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
Ms. Patel carries her beloved Chihuahua in a purse.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Chihuahuas, rat terriers and miniature poodles are muscling in on strength contests long dominated by big dogs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
Chihuahuas are the classic L.A. dog: They’re confident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
He managed to snatch a shoebox of greeting cards and his two Chihuahuas, before climbing out his bedroom window.
From New York Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
Natsuki Aoki took her two Chihuahuas on a plane ride to Tokyo from the western city of Hiroshima so her fur babies could get a special blessing.
From Reuters ● Nov. 14, 2023
Chihuahuas are the only non-large breed that I calculated with a high adoption wait.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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