a sea-port town of Italy, in the territory of Genoa, with the title of a principality; but belonging 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, being an open place. It was taken by the French in 1794, and united to the republic, forming a part of the department of Stura. In 1814 it was restored to Sardinia. E. Long. 7° 51'. N. Lat. 43° 58'.