in Ancient Geography, one of the Fortunate islands, a proof that these were what are now called the Canaries. Canaria had its name from its abounding with dogs of an enormous size, two of which were brought to Juba, king of Mauritania. See the following article.

or the Grand Canary, an island in the Atlantic ocean, about 180 miles from the coast of Africa. It is about 100 miles in circumference, and 33 in diameter. It is a fruitful island, and famous for the wine that bears its name. It also abounds with apples, melons, oranges, citrons, pomegranates, figs, olives, peaches, and plantains. The fir and palm trees are the most common. The towns are, Canary the capital, Gualdera, and Geria.