Madeira

[ muh-deer-uh, -dair-uh; for 1, 2, 5 also Portuguese mah-de-ruh ]

/ məˈdɪər ə, -ˈdɛər ə; for 1, 2, 5 also Portuguese mɑˈdɛ rə /

noun

a group of eight islands off the NW coast of Africa, part of Portugal. 308 sq. mi. (798 sq. km). Capital: Funchal.

the chief island of this group. 286 sq. mi. (741 sq. km).

(often lowercase) a rich, strong white or amber wine, resembling sherry, made there.

(often lowercase) a similar wine made elsewhere.

a river in W Brazil flowing NE to the Amazon: chief tributary of the Amazon. 2100 miles (3380 km) long.

Example sentences from the Web for madeira

A single meal could include clove, cumin, jalapeños, Madeira, sweet potatoes, and whipped heavy cream.

The Best Thanksgiving Wines |Sophie Menin |November 19, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
Madeira In a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna, vinegar, cream, parsley, salt and pepper.

A Burgundy Wine Feast |Sophie Menin |July 4, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
Pour the water, wine and Madeira into a large saucepan and set the pan over a medium-high flame until the water comes to a boil.

A Burgundy Wine Feast |Sophie Menin |July 4, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
There is also every probability that the Canary islands and Madeira were entirely in their possession.

A Manual of Ancient History |A. H. L. (Arnold Hermann Ludwig) Heeren

And Mother, poor dear Mother, was away in Madeira, because she had been very ill.

The Story of the Amulet |E. Nesbit
Strain the gravy in which it was stewed, and stir into it two glasses of madeira, and the juice and grated peel of a lemon.

Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches |Eliza Leslie
Oh, I forgot: you've been in Madeira: the expression has come up since your time.

You Never Can Tell |George Bernard Shaw
Of this coloring, put two tablespoonfuls in soup, and just before serving, add half a pint Madeira wine.

Housekeeping in Old Virginia |Marion Cabell Tyree

British Dictionary definitions for madeira

Madeira

/ (məˈdɪərə, Portuguese məˈðəirə) /

noun

a group of volcanic islands in the N Atlantic, west of Morocco: since 1976 an autonomous region of Portugal; consists of the chief island, Madeira, Porto Santo, and the uninhabited Deserta and Selvagen Islands. Capital: Funchal. Pop: 245 012 (2001). Area: 797 sq km (311 sq miles)

a river in W Brazil, flowing northeast to the Amazon below Manaus. Length: 3241 km (2013 miles)

a rich strong fortified white wine made on Madeira

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Madeira

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Example sentences from the Web for madeira

British Dictionary definitions for madeira

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