Definitions for guanajuatoˌgwɑ nɑˈʰwɑ tɔ

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

Gua•na•jua•toˌgwɑ nɑˈʰwɑ tɔ(n.)

  1. a state in central Mexico. 4,406,568; 11,805 sq. mi. (30,575 sq. km).

    Category: Geography (places)

  2. the capital of this state: center of the silver-mining region. 65,258.

    Category: Geography (places)

Wiktionary

  1. Guanajuato(ProperNoun)

    A state in the central highlands of Mexico.

  2. Origin: meaning hill of frogs.

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Guanajuato

    a central province of Mexico; is rich in minerals, especially silver, and mining is the chief occupation; but stock-raising is of some importance, and large cotton and woollen factories have of recent years been introduced. The capital, Guanajuato (52), is built on both sides of a deep ravine traversed by a dashing torrent; it is the centre of the mining industry.


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