CHIARI, an ancient walled town of Italy, in the province of Brescia, and 12 miles west of the city of that name, near the left bank of the Oglio. It has several churches, a hospital, and a public library, and manufactures silk, cotton, and leather. In 1701 it was the scene of the victory of the Austrians under Prince Eugene over the Spaniards and French. Population, 9479.