Jujuy

[ hoo-hwee ]

/ huˈʰwi /

noun

a city in NW Argentina.

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owl

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Example sentences from the Web for jujuy

The diocese was created in 1806 and comprises the provinces of Salta and Jujuy.
Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile|Henry Stephens
The agricultural productions of Jujuy include sugar cane, wheat, Indian corn, alfalfa and grapes.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 5|Various
Gemes, a town of two thousand inhabitants is the junction for Salta and for Jujuy.
Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile|Henry Stephens
Although Salta is on a branch line and Jujuy is on the main one, all through trains go to Salta for it is the largest place.
Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile|Henry Stephens

In the provinces of Tucumn, Salta and Jujuy the main industry is sugar growing and manufacture.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5|Various