Madeira mainly refers to the Madeira Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, an autonomous region of Portugal and a popular holiday destination from Europe. It is also the name of the largest of the islands.
Other places
In food
- Madeira wine is a fortified wine made in the Madeira islands, and popular as a dessert wine and for making reduction sauces.
- Madeira cake is an old English cake, reportedly ideal for eating with a glass of Madeira wine.
- Madeira sauce is a sauce made with Madeira wine.
Other uses
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