Majorca

[ muh-jawr-kuh, -yawr- ]

/ məˈdʒɔr kə, -ˈyɔr- /

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noun

a Spanish island in the W Mediterranean: the largest of the Balearic Islands. 1,405 sq. mi. (3,640 sq. km). Capital: Palma.

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Spanish Mallorca.

OTHER WORDS FROM Majorca

Ma·jor·can, adjective, noun

Words nearby Majorca

majolica, major, major arcana, major axis, Major Barbara, Majorca, major-domo, major element, majorette, major general, major histocompatibility complex

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How to use Majorca in a sentence

He is seated in the living quarters of his own “little boat” in the north of the Spanish island of Majorca.
Is Glenn Shephard, the ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’ Captain, the Nicest Guy on Reality TV?|Tim Teeman|May 14, 2021|The Daily Beast
And in a startling parallel, Nadia describes the difference between wearing a burqa in Mecca and wearing a bikini in Majorca.
Want This Woman to Lie About Herself? You Can Just Burq Off!|Moral Courage|March 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Britain's fit first lady hit a beach in Majorca in a head-turning floral number.
Samantha Cameron Wears Floral Bikini in Majorca|Isabel Wilkinson|August 17, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Chopin was anxious to go to Majorca, but for some time was kept in suspense by the scantiness of his funds.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick Niecks

Chopin kept his intention of going with Madame Sand to Majorca secret from all but a privileged few.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick Niecks
Gutmann says that Chopin on his return from Majorca asked Schlesinger for better terms.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick Niecks
The castle of Belver is the state prison of the island of Majorca.
The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851|Various
I then went to Majorca, to measure there the latitude and the azimuth.
Biographies of Distinguished Scientific Men|Francois Arago

British Dictionary definitions for Majorca

Majorca

/ (məˈjɔːkə, -ˈdʒɔː-) /

noun

an island in the W Mediterranean: the largest of the Balearic Islands; tourism. Capital: Palma. Pop: 730 778 (2002 est). Area: 3639 sq km (1465 sq miles)Spanish name: Mallorca

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