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Lanzarote

British

/ ˌlænzəˈrɒtɪ /

noun

the most easterly of the Canary Islands; mountainous, with a volcanic landscape; tourism, fishing. Pop: 109 942 (2002 est). Area: 795 sq km (307 sq miles)

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"Lenteja tipo Lanzarote," or Lanzarote lentil, is a popular label for lentils sold in Spanish shops.

From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2025

When researchers compared lentils grown on the Spanish mainland with modern lentils from the Canary Islands, DNA analyses indicated that lentils from Lanzarote had been cross-bred with Spanish varieties.

From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2025

James "Jemsie" Nunan, from Colchester, was on a sail-around-the-world trip and planned to travel to Lanzarote before he disappeared in August.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

Tinajo in Lanzarote on 3 April 2025 when hurricane force winds and heavy rain from Storm Nuria battered the Canaries.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

Liechtenstein, like Lanzarote, is named after its owner, but this happened only in 1719.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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