Definitions for Madeira

Madeira Ma·dei·ra

Spelling: [muh-deer-uh, -dair-uh<
IPA: /məˈdɪər ə, -ˈdɛər ə; for 1, 2, 5 also Portuguese mɑˈdɛ rə/

Madeira is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 203 anagrams from letters in Madeira (aadeimr).

Definitions for Madeira

noun

  1. a group of eight islands off the NW coast of Africa, part of Portugal. 308 sq. mi. (798 sq. km). Capital: Funchal.
  2. the chief island of this group. 286 sq. mi. (741 sq. km).
  3. (often lowercase) a rich, strong white or amber wine, resembling sherry, made there.
  4. (often lowercase) a similar wine made elsewhere.
  5. a river in W Brazil flowing NE to the Amazon: chief tributary of the Amazon. 2100 miles (3380 km) long.

Examples for Madeira

It has the climate of Madeira, and is fanned by the sea-breezes that invigorate but do not chill.

I did have three, but one died, and I buried it in the yard, under the Madeira vines.

Essence of anchovy is made sometimes with sherry, or Madeira, instead of water, or with the addition of mushroom ketchup.

A single meal could include clove, cumin, jalapeños, Madeira, sweet potatoes, and whipped heavy cream.

Jelly may be made in a similar manner of Madeira, marasquin, or noyau.

About 16th December Madeira was passed about 30 miles on our left-hand.

Madeira In a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna, vinegar, cream, parsley, salt and pepper.

Pour the water, wine and Madeira into a large saucepan and set the pan over a medium-high flame until the water comes to a boil.

When the soup is nearly done, stir in half a pint of Madeira.

Mix all together, and moisten it with a quart of Madeira, and a pint of brandy.

Word Value for Madeira
Scrable

10

Words with friends

11

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