Chihuahua

[ chi-wah-wah, -wuh ]

noun

1. a state in N Mexico. 94,831 sq. mi. (245,610 sq. km).
2. the capital of this state.
3. one of a Mexican or Aztec breed of very small dogs having either short or long hair of any one of a variety of colors.

Chihuahua

/ -wə; tʃɪˈwɑːwɑː /

noun

1. a state of N Mexico: mostly high plateau; important mineral resources, with many silver mines. Capital: Chihuahua. Pop: 728 000 (2005 est). Area: 247 087 sq km (153 194 sq miles)
2. a city in N Mexico, capital of Chihuahua state. Pop: 650 000 (2000 est)
3. a breed of tiny dog originally from Mexico, having short smooth hair, large erect ears, and protruding eyes

Example Sentences

As for Melendez, Fernandez said, “Every team his their glue kid, and he was that at 5-5. He was a little Chihuahua, fearless. He was such a loyal kid, always had your back.”

From Los Angeles Times

California and Mexican Chihuahua license plates line the walls, along with photos of Los Angeles athletes who have won championships.

From Los Angeles Times

I walked back to the memorial, where a pickup truck with Chihuahua state license plates had just parked.

From Los Angeles Times

One coyote made it into a Simi Valley home through a dog door in May, targeting the family’s Chihuahua.

From Los Angeles Times

A Simi Valley homeowner defended his pet Chihuahua being attacked by a coyote that entered through the dog door, police say.

From Los Angeles Times