Coahuila de Zaragoza

English

Etymology

The word Coahuila is believed to be of Nauhtl origin, meaning flying serpents, place of many trees, or place where the serpent creeps. The word Zaragoza was added to honor Spanish war hero, General Ignacio Zaragoza.

Proper noun

Coahuila de Zaragoza

  1. A state of Mexico.

Synonyms

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