a sea port town of Italy, in the territory of Genoa, with the title of a principality; but it belongs to the king of Sardinia, as well as the province, which abounds in olive trees, fruit, and wine. It has often been taken and retaken in the wars of Italy, which is no wonder, as it is an open place. The French and Spaniards had possession of it in 1744, but were driven out by the Piedmontese; however, they retook it the following winter. It was last taken by the French in 1794. E. Long. 7. 51. N. Lat. 43. 58.