in Grecian antiquity, a measure of capacity. See Measure.

MEDINA-TALNARI, a famous town of Arabia Petraea, between Arabia Deserta and Arabia the Happy; celebrated for being the burial-place of Mahomet. It is seated in a plain abounding with palm-trees, in E. Long. 39° 53'. N. Lat. 25°. See (History of) Arabia.

MEDINA-Celi, an ancient town of Spain, in Old Castile, and capital of a considerable duchy of the same name; seated near the river Xalon, in W. Long. 2° 9'. N. Lat. 41° 15'.

MEDINA-de-las-Torres, a very ancient town of Spain, in Extremadura, with an old castle, and the title of a duchy. It is seated on the confines of Andalusia, at the foot of a mountain near Bajadoz.

MEDINA-del-Campo, a large, rich, and ancient town of Spain, in the kingdom of Leon. The great square is very fine, and adorned with a superb fountain. It is a trading place, enjoys great privileges, and is seated in a country abounding with corn and wine. W. Long. 4° 20'. N. Lat. 41° 22'.

MEDINA-del-rio-Secco, an ancient and rich town of Spain, in the kingdom of Leon, with the title of a duchy; seated on a plain, where there are fine pastures. E. Long. 4° 33'. N. Lat. 42° 8'.