Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

madeira

noun

/məˈdɛərə/

Definition

Madeira refers to a fortified wine produced on the Portuguese Madeira Islands. It is also a term used to describe a type of tropical hardwood tree native to the Madeira Islands.

Examples

He enjoyed a glass of Madeira after dinner.
The furniture was expertly crafted from Madeira wood.
They waited for the Madeira wine to breathe before serving it.

Meaning

The term Madeira is associated with both the wine that comes from the region and the specific type of wood that is sought after for its durability and beauty.