an Italian island in the Mediterranean, between Sicily and Tunisia: of volcanic origin; used by the Romans as a place of banishment. Pop: 7679 (2004 est). Area: 83 sq km (32 sq miles)
Ancient name: Cossyra (kəˈsaɪrə)
Pantelleria in American English
(pɑnˌtɛllɛˈʀiɑ)
Italian island in the Mediterranean, between Sicily & Tunisia: 32 sq mi (83 sq km)