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1. (n.pl.) Canary Islands
a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic Ocean, near the NW coast of Africa, comprising two provinces of Spain. 1,614,882; 2894 sq. mi. (7495 sq. km).
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) Canary Islands, Canaries
a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic off the northwest coast of Africa forming Spanish provinces
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1. canary islands
a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic, off the NW. African coast, belonging to Spain, with rocky coasts, and wild, picturesque scenery; on the lower levels the climate is delightful, and sugar, bananas, and dates grow; farther up there are zones where wheat and cereals are cultivated; the rainfall is low, and water often scarce; sugar, wine, and tobacco are exported; the islands are a health resort of growing favour.
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