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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of Mallorca: An island in the Mediterranean; largest of the Balearic Islands. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   A locality in the Shire of Central Goldfields, central Victoria, Australia

Example

More examples

"When we went to Majorca, Marie was very disappointed."

Etymology

From Latin īnsula maior (“larger island”); the intermediate form was *Maiōrica.

Related phrases

balearic islands

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