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Pei

(Encyclopedia)Pei, river, China: see Bei.

Chin-hua

(Encyclopedia)Chin-hua, China: see Jinhua.

Chi-ning

(Encyclopedia)Chi-ning, China: see Jining.

Xiangfan

(Encyclopedia)Xiangfan, Hubei, China: see Xiangyang. ...

Whangpoo

(Encyclopedia)Whangpoo, river, China: see Huangpu. ...

West River

(Encyclopedia)West River, China: see Xi.

Tungting

(Encyclopedia)Tungting, lake, China: see Dongting. ...

Tsientang

(Encyclopedia)Tsientang, river, China: see Fuchun. ...

Sungari

(Encyclopedia)Sungari, river, China: see Songhua. ...

Chihuahua, breed of dog

(Encyclopedia)Chihuahua chəwäˈwə [key], a breed of small toy dog probably of Asian origin and introduced into Mexico by Spanish settlers. It stands about 5 in. (12.7 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 1 t...
 

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