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1. (n.) Madeira
a group of eight islands off the NW coast of Africa belonging to Portugal. 258,000; 308 sq. mi. (798 sq. km).
2. Madeira
the chief island of this group. 286 sq. mi. (741 sq. km).
3. Madeira
(often l.c.) a fortified amber-colored wine from Madeira.
4. Madeira
a river in W Brazil flowing NE to the Amazon: chief tributary of the Amazon. 2100 mi. (3380 km) long.
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1. (noun) Madeira, Madeira River
a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River
2. (noun) Madeira
an island in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa; the largest of the Madeira Islands
3. (noun) Madeira
an amber dessert wine from the Madeira Islands
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) madeira
a rich wine made on the Island of Madeira
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1. madeira
the chief of a group of small volcanic islands with precipitous coasts, in the Atlantic, 400 m. off Morocco; has peaks 6000 ft. high and deep picturesque ravines; the island is a favourite resort for consumptives; the climate is very mild and equable, the rainfall moderate, and the soil fertile; crops of cereals and potatoes are raised; oranges, lemons, grapes, figs, and bananas abound; Madeira wine is famous, and the chief export; Funchal (21) is the capital, with an exposed harbour and some good buildings; the islands form a province of Portugal.
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