Chamizal

geographical name

Cha·​mi·​zal ˌsha-mə-ˈzäl How to pronounce Chamizal (audio)
ˌchä-mi-ˈsäl
tract of 437 acres (177 hectares) of land on the northern bank of the Rio Grande that was formerly in El Paso, Texas, but was ceded to Mexico in 1963 see cordova island

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“Chamizal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chamizal. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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