Canary Islands
a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic Ocean, near the NW coast of Africa, comprising two provinces of Spain. 2,894 sq. mi. (7,495 sq. km).
- Also called Ca·nar·ies.
Other words from Canary Islands
- Ca·nar·i·an, adjective, noun
Words Nearby Canary Islands
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How to use Canary Islands in a sentence
Massens encountered another source of Cuban food traditions when he visited Spain’s Canary Islands.
These oranges are for a lot more than juicing | By Carlos C. Olaechea/Saveur | February 15, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThe Canary Islands boast of two bishoprics, both of which are now vacant, yet have not one newspaper.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil | Maria GrahamHe also fitted out a very great armada against the Canary Islands, to shew the natives there the way of the holy faith.
The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea | Gomes Eannes de AzuraraThe Canary Islands are rapturously described—their delightful climate and their excellent wine.
Andrew Marvell | Augustine BirrellIt is to be presumed that all these documents originating in the Madeira or Canary Islands are dated according to new style.
From time to time new catacombs are discovered in the Canary Islands.
History of Embalming | J. N. Gannal
British Dictionary definitions for Canary Islands
a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic off the NW coast of Africa, forming an Autonomous Community of Spain. Pop: 1 944 700 (2003 est)
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