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Madeiras

Madeiras

6.1
A group of volcanic islands in the Atlantic west of Morocco that are part of Portugal
  • proper noun
: Madeira

Examples

  • Madeiras Portugal.

    The Mercy (2018)

  • The beautiful landscapes of the Madeiras attract many tourists each year.

  • Many visitors to the Madeiras enjoy hiking through its lush forests and stunning cliffs.

  • The island of Madeiras offers breathtaking views and a mild climate.

Synonyms

Madeira Islands
vsMadeiras
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A group of volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean west of Morocco that are an autonomous region of Portugal

is the same meaning but uses a shorter single-word name form

Surface Forms

Madeiras main

Etymology

The word Madeiras comes from the Portuguese Madeira, which means 'wood' or 'timber'. Portuguese sailors named the islands for the many trees they found, so the name means 'the woods' and today it refers to this group of islands in the Atlantic.