1. An island in the Mediterranean Sea, part of the Balearic Islands and an autonomous community of Spain.
Usage: proper noun; geographic location
2. A breed of domestic chicken originally from Minorca, known for laying large white eggs and having a glossy black plumage.
Usage: often capitalized when referring to the breed

Examples

• Minorca is the second-largest island in the Balearic Islands.
• The capital of Minorca is Mahón.
• Many tourists visit Minorca each summer for its beaches.
• Minorca chickens are prized by farmers for their egg production.
• The Minorca breed was developed on the Spanish island of the same name.
• She raises Minorcas on her farm because they are excellent layers.