| 释义 |
Canarian, a. and n.|kəˈnɛərɪən|
[f. canary n. + -ian.]
A. adj. Of or pertaining to the Canary Islands.
B. n. A Canary Islander.
1793Sporting Mag. II. 23/2 His name, Ardagoma, signifies, in the Canarian language, shoulders of rock. Ibid. 24/1 These Canarians have given such remarkable proofs of their athletic powers. 1871F. Locock tr. Pégot-Ogier's Fortunate Isles I. vii. 97 The Canarians burning and plundering the ships. Ibid. xix. 304 Canarian ladies are not fond of walking. 1922D. A. Bannerman Canary Islands i. 13 Carrying with him a number of the Canarians as captives. Ibid. iii. 57 The commoner forms of Canarian bird-life. |