a very ancient city, formerly populous and strong, situate in a plain to the north-east of Vesuvius in Campania, said to be built by the Chalcidians, (Justin, Silius Italicus); according to others, by the Tuscani. At this place Hannibal met with the first check by Marcellus. Vespasian added the appellation Augusta Colonia, (Frontinus). At this place, or in its neighbourhood, Augustus is said to have expired. At this day retaining its old name, but fallen short of its ancient splendour. A town of the kingdom of Naples. E. Long. 15. N. Lat. 41. 5.