noun
- A fortified wine from the Madeira Islands, typically amber or dark brown in color, ranging from dry to sweet.
- A type of fine, embroidered fabric or lace with eyelet holes, traditionally made in Madeira.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the wine from the specific region
Usage: Often used in formal or decorative textiles
Examples
- She served a glass of Madeira with dessert.
- The chef used Madeira wine in the sauce for the beef.
- The tablecloth was decorated with delicate madeira lace.
- Madeira is known for its rich, complex flavor profile.
- The vintage Madeira had aged for over twenty years.
- Her wedding dress featured beautiful madeira embroidery.