Grand Canary

noun

an island in the Atlantic, in the Canary Islands: part of the Spanish province of Las Palmas. Capital: Las Palmas. Pop: 771 333 (2002 est). Area: 1533 sq km (592 sq miles) Spanish nameGran Canaria

Neither the pine-apple nor water-melon grow in Teneriffe, but abundance of the latter are brought from Grand Canary.

And she pointed to the Grand Canary, lying like a cloud on the horizon.

The island of Grand Canary is one of the most interesting of the group at which we have now arrived.

But finding them out of danger, Columbus went at once to the Grand Canary island, and had a favorable passage.

“Grand Canary,” repeated my chum after the signalman, with a puzzled look on his face.

April 25, 2024firkin

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