Madeira

/məˈdeɪrə/
/məˈdeɪrə/
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Definitions of Madeira
  1. noun
    an island in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa; the largest of the Madeira Islands
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    island
    a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
  2. noun
    an amber dessert wine from the Madeira Islands
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    types:
    malmsey
    sweet Madeira wine
    type of:
    fortified wine
    wine to which alcohol (usually grape brandy) has been added
  3. noun
    a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River
    synonyms: Madeira River
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    river
    a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
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