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Webster 1913 Edition

(bălˊē̍-ăr′ĭk)

Adj.

[L.

Balearicus

, fr. Gr.

βαλιαρεῖσ

the Balearic Islands.]

Of or pertaining to the isles of Majorca, Minorca, Ivica, etc., in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Valencia.

Balearic crane

(Zool.)

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Adj.

[Gr. to throw, because the inhabitants were good slingers.]

Pertaining to the isles of Majorca and Minorca, in the Mediterranean sea.