proper noun
Chihuahua
The capital city of the state of Chihuahua in northern Mexico.
They arrive in Chihuahua, the state capital, late in the afternoon.
Etymology
The city bears the regional name Chihuahua, an Indigenous place name whose original meaning is disputed. The same regional name later became familiar internationally through the small dog associated with the area.
More examples
- The museum is in downtown Chihuahua.
- She takes a bus from Chihuahua to another town.
- The city's historic buildings draw visitors to Chihuahua.
Forms
Chihuahua
Similar words
- Ciudad Juárez
- Ciudad Juárez is another city in the state; Chihuahua is the capital.