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chihuahua
CIDE DICTIONARY
chihuahua, n.
an old breed of tiny short-coated dogs with protruding eyes, originating in Mexico, believed to antedate Aztec civilization. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
chihuahua, n.
1 a very small dog of a smooth-haired large-eyed breed originating in Mexico.
2 this breed.
1 a very small dog of a smooth-haired large-eyed breed originating in Mexico.
2 this breed.
Etymology
Chihuahua State and city in Mexico
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