Chinchilla, a town of Spain, 12 miles SE. of Albacete by rail, situated on an abrupt rocky hill, in which are numerous caves that serve as dwelling-places. It has gypsum and marble quarries and manufactures of earthenware. Pop. 6080.
Chinchilla
Chambers's Encyclopaedia, Volume 3: Catarrh to Dion, p. 197
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