Definitions for Madeleine
ˈmæd l ɪn, ˌmæd lˈeɪn, -ˈɛnmadeleine

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1. madeleinenoun

   A small gateau or sponge cake, often shaped like an elongated scallop shell.

2. madeleinenoun

   Something which brings back a memory; a source of nostalgia or evocative memories (used with reference to its function in Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time).

3. Madeleinenoun

   A female given name from French.

   "We've been making up the most glamorous names for you, Marguerite and Marlene and Madeleine―"

4. Etymology: From madeleine, earlier gâteau à la Madeleine, of uncertain origin; attributed in some sources to a 19th-century pastry cook Madeleine Paulmier whose existence is now considered dubious. (Compare Oxford English Dictionary, Trésor de la Langue Française)

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1. Madeleine

   The madeleine or petite madeleine is a traditional small cake from Commercy and Liverdun, two communes of the Lorraine region in northeastern France. Madeleines are very small sponge cakes with a distinctive shell-like shape acquired from being baked in pans with shell-shaped depressions. Aside from the traditional moulded pan, commonly found in stores specialising in kitchen equipment and even hardware stores, no special tools are required to make madeleines. A génoise cake batter is used. The flavour is similar to, but somewhat lighter than, sponge cake. Traditional recipes include very finely ground nuts, usually almonds. A variation uses lemon zest, for a pronounced lemony taste.

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1. Madeleine

   The church at Paris dedicated to Mary Magdalen or Mary of Magdala.

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1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Madeleine in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Madeleine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Madeleine in a Sentence

1. Stephanie Schriock:

   Madeleine has been fighting for progressive policies in Pennsylvania House of Representatives for six years, and we are thrilled that she is another step closer to taking that fight to the halls of Congress, the women and working families of this district will be well-served by a champion like Madeleine, which is why we are so proud to stand with her and congratulate her tonight.

2. Peter Yeo:

   Madeleine Albright has been a communicator more than a policy person, so Madeleine Albright'll be quickly put to the test with the on-the-spot negotiations required at United Nations. Although the position won't be Cabinet level, it remains unclear whether Madeleine Albright'll be a separate center of power on United Nations issues in the Nikki Haley fashion.

3. Madeleine McCann Portuguese authorities:

   All we have ever wanted is to find Madeleine McCann, uncover the truth and bring those responsible to justice. We will never give up hope of finding Madeleine McCann alive but whatever the outcome may be, we need to know as we need to find peace.

4. Rollene Saal:

   There would be no Marissa Meyer, Sheryl Sandberg, Carly Fiorina, if it were not for the work, the road that she has paved, she and Madeleine Albright and Gloria Steinem, these icons of the women's movement, now these young women, how wonderful that this is no longer a burning issue.

5. President Clinton:

   Few leaders have been so perfectly suited for the times in which they served, as a child in war-torn Europe, Madeleine and her family were twice forced to flee their home. When the end of the Cold War ushered in a new era of global interdependence, she became America's voice at the United Nations, then took the helm at the State Department, where she was a passionate force for freedom, democracy, and human rights.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Madeleine
2. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Madeleine
3. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Madeleine