minorcan

minorcan
I. \\mə̇ˈnȯrkən, -nȯ(ə)k-\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Minorca, Balearic islands + English -an
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Minorca
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Minorca
II. noun (-s)
Usage: capitalized
: a native or resident of Minorca

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/mi nawr"keuhn/, adj.
1. of or pertaining to Minorca.
n.
2. a native or inhabitant of Minorca.
[1750-60; MINORC(A) + -AN]

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