Chihuahua
See also: chihuahua
English
Etymology
From Mexican Spanish Chihuahua. The dog is named after the state.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Chihuahua
- A city, the state capital of Chihuahua, Mexico
- A municipality of Chihuahua, Mexico
- A state of Mexico
Derived terms
Related terms
- Chihuahuan Desert
- Chihuahuan raven
Translations
state
Alternative forms
Related terms
- ay, chihuahua (“interjection of surprise, etc.”)
Translations
breed of dog
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Spanish
Etymology
Unknown.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /t͡ʃiˈwawa/ [t͡ʃiˈwa.wa]
Audio: (file) - Rhymes: -awa
- Syllabification: Chi‧hua‧hua
Proper noun
Chihuahua m
- Chihuahua (a city, the state capital of Chihuahua, Mexico)
- Chihuahua (a municipality of Chihuahua, Mexico)
- Chihuahua (a state of Mexico)
Related terms
- chihuahua (“dog”)
- chihuahuense (“as a noun: someone from Chihuahua”)
- chihuahueño (“dog”)
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