Toluca

[ taw-loo-kah ]

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Mexico state, in S central Mexico.
2. an extinct volcano in central Mexico, in Mexico state. 15,026 feet (4,580 meters).

Toluca

/ toˈluka /

noun

1. a city in S central Mexico, capital of Mexico state, at an altitude of 2640 m (8660 ft). Pop: 1 987 000 (2005 est) Official nameToluca de Lerdodeˈlɛrðo
2. Nevado de Toluca
   a volcano in central Mexico, in Mexico state near Toluca: crater partly filled by a lake. Height: 4577 m (15 017 ft)

Example Sentences

Being hard pressed, the king applied to the Matlaltzincas of Toluca for aid.

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The snow-capped mountains of Orizava, and the volcanos of Puebla and Toluca, are among the most splendid objects in the world.

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The Ocuiltecs 'viven en el distrito de Toluca, en tierras y terminos suyos.'

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The Macaoaquez 'viven en una comarca de Toluca, y estn poblados en el pueblo de Xocotitlan.

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On the third day, as he limped placidly back into the town of Toluca, his soul was torn between a great peace and a great hunger.

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