Madeira

/məˈdeɪrə/

/məˈdeɪrə/

Definitions of Madeira

1. noun

   an island in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa; the largest of the Madeira Islands
   example of:

   island

   a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
2. noun

   an amber dessert wine from the Madeira Islands
   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

   example of:

   river

   a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)