Definition of Balearic in English:
Balearic
adjectiveˌbalɪˈarɪkbəˈlɪərɪk
1Relating to the Balearic Islands.
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- Positioning oneself for optimum tanning on a Balearic beach requires some thought.
- Molecular data indicated that western and eastern Balearic populations of the complex (H. grosii and H. balearica) were more closely related to each other than to continental populations (H. valentina).
- A spokeswoman for the Balearic Institute of Tourism said, "They have guaranteed that there will be no more strikes in the Balearics."
- Balearic minister Eberhard Grosske described the situation as "lamentable."
- The Balearic archipelago has a rich endemic element.
- Last week the Balearic government's tourism minister flew to the island only to be greeted by striking airport workers.
- Darren is a Balearic virgin but I've been to 'the big island' several times and I can't wait to show him round.
- McConnell had opted for the Balearic sunshine rather than a New Year in freezing Scotland.
- The 43-year-old last won on the European Tour at the 1994 Balearic Open.
- 1.1 Relating to or denoting a style of synthesized dance music that developed in Ibiza.
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- Sally and Steve have been king and queen of the Balearic chill out set for the last decade.
- One Dove's only full-length, Morning Dove White, combined Balearic chill with Neil Young folkiness and arcing feedback.
- The result of the club attention was an invitation for Poloroid to perform a bespoke Balearic set live for Radio 1 in Ibiza, an experience Dan will never forget.
- The net result is still a fluent collection of blissed-out Balearic sunset moments and lounge beats for the ever expanding bar culture.
- The album opens with "Ola," a generous portion of smooth, Balearic house furnished with acoustic guitar, gentle piano and Mr Kershaw's soprano sax.
- Diz Washington does the honours covering Christopher Cross' Balearic favourite "Sailing."
- The expensive Only This Moment, which follows, is resolutely bolder and proudly displays its Balearic influences on its sleeves.
Origin
From Latin Balearis + -ic.