USHANT, the most westerly of the islands off the coast of France, 26 miles W.N.W. of Brest. It is about 4½ miles in length, and almost entirely composed of granite, with steep and rugged coasts, accessible only at a few points. The island affords pastureage to a few sheep and horses, and contains some small villages, the inhabitants of which are employed in pilchard fishing. Pop. 2194.