sea port town in Spain, in the province of Galicia, seated on a bay of the Atlantic ocean. It has a good harbour, and is frequented by the Spanish fleet in time of war. W. Long. 8° 46'. N. Lat. 43° 26'.

Ferruginous, any thing partaking of iron, or which contains particles of that metal.

Ferrugo, Rust, or oxide of iron. See Iron, Outside of, Chemistry Index.

Ferrum, Iron. See Iron, Chemistry Index.