Gran Canaria


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Gran Canaria

(ɡraŋ kaˈnarja)
n
(Placename) the Spanish name for Grand Canary
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Gran Ca•na•ria

(Sp. ˈgrɑn kɑˈnɑ ryɑ)
n.
an island in the Atlantic belonging to Spain, one of the Canary Islands. 592 sq. mi. (1533 sq. km). Cap.: Las Palmas.
Also called Grand Canary.
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