Meaning of the word chihuahua in English

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chihuahua

US /tʃəˈwɑː.wə/
UK /tʃɪˈwɑː.wə/
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Noun

a very small breed of dog with large erect ears, originally from Mexico

Example:
My neighbor has a tiny Chihuahua that barks at everything.
She loves dressing up her Chihuahua in cute outfits.