/ˌbæləˈrɪkə/ or /ˌbeɪləˈrɪkə/ (by-uh-RI-kuh)

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of large wading birds in the family Pedionomidae, native to Africa and Europe.

“The Balearica pavonina is a species of bird in the genus Balearica.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of Balearica.

“The Balearica birds are an example of a highly specialized species.”