Puebla
[ pwe-blah ]
/ ˈpwɛ blɑ /
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noun
a state in S central Mexico. 13,124 sq. mi. (33,990 sq. km).
the capital of this state, in the N part.
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British Dictionary definitions for Puebla
Puebla
/ (Spanish ˈpweβla) /
noun
an inland state of S central Mexico, situated on the Anáhuac Plateau. Capital: Puebla. Pop: 5 070 346 (2000 est). Area: 33 919 sq km (13 096 sq miles)
a city in S Mexico, capital of Puebla state: founded in 1532; university (1537). Pop: 1 880 000 (2005 est)
Full name: Puebla de Zaragoza (de θaraˈɣoθa)
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