Zacatecas

[ sah-kah-te-kahs ]

/ ˌsɑ kɑˈtɛ kɑs /

noun

a state in central Mexico. 28,125 sq. mi. (72,845 sq. km).

the capital of this state.

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Examples from the Web for zacatecas

There was formerly great rivalry between the states of Guanajuato and Zacatecas on the ground of their mining successes.
Mexico and its Religion|Robert A. Wilson
Zacatecas has its plaza; all Spanish and Mexican towns have one.
Aztec Land|Maturin M. Ballou
In metals of five to six marcs and a half per monton (of the average richness of Zacatecas), 16 lbs.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure
Fresnillo is the most flourishing of the mines of Zacatecas.
Mexico and its Religion|Robert A. Wilson

"It is in the heart of the Sierra Madre range, one hundred and twenty-five miles west of Zacatecas," said the dying man.
Frank Merriwell Down South|Burt L. Standish

British Dictionary definitions for zacatecas

Zacatecas

/ (Spanish θakaˈtekas) /

noun

a state of N central Mexico, on the central plateau: rich mineral resources. Capital: Zacatecas. Pop: 1 351 207 (2000). Area: 75 040 sq km (28 973 sq miles)

a city in N central Mexico, capital of Zacatecas state: silver mines. Pop: 241 000 (2005 est)

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