"Mehico" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈmɛhiːkoʊ/
Etymology: From the Spanish pronunciation of México, q.v. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|es|-}} Spanish, {{m|es|México}} México Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Mehico
  1. (chiefly humorous) Eye dialect spelling of Mexico. Tags: alt-of, humorous, pronunciation-spelling Alternative form of: Mexico Categories (topical): Racism Categories (place): Mexico Related terms: Mehican
    Sense id: en-Mehico-en-name-nOvuZoZr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English eye dialect

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