Cholula

geographical name

Cho·​lu·​la chō-ˈlü-lä How to pronounce Cholula (audio)
town in Puebla state, southeast central Mexico

Note: Cholula is the site of numerous pyramids built long before the Europeans arrived in the 16th century. The largest of these was the largest structure ever built by Mesoamerican Indians.

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“Cholula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cholula. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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