Morelia

[ maw-re-lyah ]
/ mɔˈrɛ lyɑ /

noun

a city in and the capital of Michoacán, in central Mexico.

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Definition for morelia (2 of 2)

Michoacán
[ mee-chaw-ah-kahn ]
/ ˌmi tʃɔ ɑˈkɑn /

noun

a state in SW Mexico. 23,196 sq. mi. (60,080 sq. km). Capital: Morelia.
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British Dictionary definitions for morelia (1 of 2)

Morelia
/ (Spanish moˈrelia) /

noun

a city in central Mexico, capital of Michoacán state: a cultural centre during colonial times; two universities. Pop: 668 000 (2005 est)Former name (until 1828): Valladolid

British Dictionary definitions for morelia (2 of 2)

Michoacán
/ (Spanish mitʃoaˈkan) /

noun

a state of SW Mexico, on the Pacific: rich mineral resources. Capital: Morelia. Pop: 3 979 177 (2000). Area: 59 864 sq km (23 114 sq miles)
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