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madeiras

/məˈdɪə.rə/

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noun

madeira/məˈdɪə.rə/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к бразильской реке (приток Амазонки), острову в Атлантическом океане у побережья Африки (крупнейшему в архипелаге Мадейра) и янтарному десертному вину, производимому на этом острове.

A proper noun referring to a Brazilian river (a tributary of the Amazon), an island in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa (the largest of the Madeira archipelago), and an amber dessert wine produced on that island.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. River in South AmericaB2formal

    A major river in Brazil, which is a tributary of the Amazon River.

    ruРека в Южной Америке

    • The Madeira River flows through the Amazon basin.
    • Many species of fish live in the Madeira River.
    • The Madeira is one of the largest tributaries of the Amazon.
  2. Island in the AtlanticB1formal

    An island located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa, part of the Madeira archipelago.

    ruМадейра

    • Madeira is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful landscapes.
    • The island of Madeira has a mild climate year-round.
    • Funchal is the capital city of Madeira.
  3. Fortified wineB1formalculinary

    An amber-colored dessert wine produced on the Madeira Islands, known for its rich flavor.

    ruМадера

    • She served a glass of Madeira with the dessert.
    • Madeira wine is often used in cooking for its unique taste.
    • The vintage Madeira was aged for over 20 years.
Forms
  • madeiras plural form
  • madeiras' possessive plural form
  • madeira's possessive singular form

noun

/məˈdeɪ.rəz/B1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее группу вулканических островов в Атлантическом океане к западу от Марокко, образующих автономный регион Португалии.

A proper noun referring to a group of volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean west of Morocco, forming an autonomous region of Portugal.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Archipelago in the AtlanticB2formal

    A group of volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean, west of Morocco, forming an autonomous region of Portugal.

    ruАрхипелаг в Атлантике

    • The Madeiras are known for their stunning landscapes and mild climate.
    • Tourists often visit the Madeiras for hiking and wine tasting.
    • The capital of the Madeiras is Funchal on the main island.

    Synonymsmadeira