Colima

American  

[kaw-lee-mah] / kɔˈli mɑ /

noun

1. a state in southwestern Mexico, on the Pacific Coast. 2,010 square miles (5,205 square kilometers).

2. a city in and the capital of this state, in the eastern part.

3. a volcano northwest of this city, in Jalisco state. 12,631 feet (3,850 meters).

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Colima British  

/ koˈlima /

noun

1. a state of SW Mexico, on the Pacific coast: mainly a coastal plain, rising to the foothills of the Sierra Madre, with important mineral resources. Capital: Colima. Pop: 238 000 (2005 est). Area: 5455 sq km (2106 sq miles)

2. a city in SW Mexico, capital of Colima state, on the Colima River. Pop: 106 967 (1990)

3. a volcano in SW Mexico, in Jalisco state. Height: 4339 m (14 235 ft)

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Etymology

Origin of Colima

First recorded in 1865–70, referring to the volcano; from Mexican Spanish, probably from Nahuatl coliman, of uncertain meaning

Example Sentences

Reynolds began growing agave in Colima, Mexico in 2006 that would later be used to make Dos Volcanes tequila, which was sold to raise money for a nonprofit called Project Amigo.

From Seattle Times

As a result, the port has become the primary source of bloodshed and strife in Colima state.

From BBC

Both the victim and the suspect were driving along Colima Road when a confrontation occurred, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

Bryant García, the attorney general of Colima state, said in an interview that the killings appeared to be linked to an illegal shipment of precursor chemicals.

From Washington Post

Abortion is legal up to 12 weeks of pregnancy in Mexico City and nine states — Oaxaca, Hidalgo, Veracruz, Colima, Baja California, Guerrero, Baja California Sur and Quintana Roo — and up to 13 weeks in Sinaloa.

From Seattle Times