proper noun
Chihuahua
A state in northern Mexico.
Their road trip crosses the state of Chihuahua in northern Mexico.
Etymology
The Mexican state shares its name with its capital, and the dog breed later took the same regional name. The older place-name’s linguistic origin and interpretation are disputed.
More examples
- The map shows Chihuahua along the United States border.
- She studies desert habitats in Chihuahua.
- Several towns in Chihuahua appear in the travel journal.
Forms
Chihuahua
Similar words
- Sonora
- Sonora is a neighboring Mexican state, not another name for Chihuahua.