Balearic

/ˌbæliˈɛrɪk/ adjective

Relating to the Balearic Islands, located off the eastern coast of Spain, or their people and culture.

From Latin 'Balearis,' referring to the Balearic Islands. The name possibly derives from 'balliarici' or from the islanders' famous skill with sling-throwing ('ballista').

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