a city of Italy, in the kingdom of Sardinia and province of Turin. It stands on a fine plain watered by the river Maira. It is well built, and has a fine market-place, magnificent palaces, several churches and monasteries, and 18,750 inhabitants, among whom are many of the nobility. It has some considerable manufactures of silk and linen goods, and considerable trade in cattle, wine, and corn, especially in maize. Long. 6. 33. E. Lat. 44. 30. N.