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Madeira (disambiguation)

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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