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a seaport in E Sicily.
Contemporary Examples

Catania would get 90 percent of disaffected white Democrats, 90 percent of Independents and every Republican.
There’ are Gray Shadows in Tuesday’s DC Primary Eleanor Clift March 30, 2014

In the last 24 hours, two boats bypassed Lampedusa and limped into the port of Catania on the Sicilian island.
Italy’s Refugee Camp Horror Barbie Latza Nadeau March 20, 2011

If Catania wins he would not only be the first white, non-Democratic mayor of the city, but also its first gay chief executive.
Candidates in Maine, Nebraska, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C., Challenge Republicans and Democrats Alike Linda Killian July 4, 2014

The differences between Gray and Bowser and even Catania are miniscule.
There’ are Gray Shadows in Tuesday’s DC Primary Eleanor Clift March 30, 2014

The Washington Post poll shows Catania running even with Gray.
There’ are Gray Shadows in Tuesday’s DC Primary Eleanor Clift March 30, 2014

Historical Examples

These caverns undoubtedly contained the lava that issued forth, and extended, as I said before, quite to Catania.
Observations on Mount Vesuvius, Mount Etna, and Other Volcanos William Hamilton

Salvatore was talking to some fishermen from Catania upon the steps.
The Call of the Blood Robert Smythe Hichens

She had sold all her furniture in a hurry and come to Catania, knowing that he must start from there.
Castellinaria Henry Festing Jones

He stuck to his idea that it would be the saving of him to spend the winter at Catania.
The Portrait of a Lady Henry James

It was at Catania that he first heard of the publication of his book.
The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) John Morley

noun
a port in E Sicily, near Mount Etna. Pop: 313 110 (2001)