a city of Italy, in the kingdom of Sardinia, and the province, formerly the state, of Geno. It stands on the river Ponente, near the sea, where the Egabona falls into that stream. It has a small harbour fit only for coasting vessels, but by which trade and the fisheries are carried on in it. It is the seat of a bishop, and, besides the cathedral, has twenty parish and monastic churches. It contains 10,660 inhabitants, who manufacture silk goods, earthenware, soap, vitriol, and fire-arms. Long. 9° 25'. E. Lat. 44° 16'. N.