Chihuahuan.
/(t)ʃɪˈwɑːwə/ A breed of very small smooth-haired dog which originated in Mexico; a dog of this breed. Also attributive.
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Chihuahua1858
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1858 T. G. Vielé Following Drum 185 The Chihuahua dogs are rare, even here in such close vicinity to Mexico.
1905 H. de Bylandt Dogs of All Nations II. 770 Chihuahua Dog... Head of medium size... Nose rather pointed... Ears of medium size.
1926 D. H. Lawrence Plumed Serpent x. 165 Doña Carlota was delicate and sensitive like a Chihuahua dog.
1929 Sunday Express 13 Jan. 3/3 A sensation has been created..by the arrival in this country of three Chihuahuas from Mexico.
1958 Times 12 Dec. 1/7 (advt.) Chihuahua puppies for sale.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1972; most recently modified version published online September 2018).
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