magdalena
magdalena Lexical Profile
• noun
The principal river of Colombia, flowing northward for over 1,500 kilometers through the western part of the country to empty into the Caribbean Sea.
A traditional Spanish small sponge cake, similar to a muffin or French madeleine, often flavored with lemon zest and baked using olive oil.
"For breakfast, she enjoyed a freshly baked magdalena dipped in her hot coffee."
A department located in the Caribbean Region of northern Colombia, named after the Magdalena River.
"Santa Marta, the capital of Magdalena, is known for its beautiful beaches and historical colonial architecture."
Word Nuance & Usage
In standard English usage, 'Magdalena' typically serves as a proper noun referring to South American geography, whereas in culinary contexts it refers to a Spanish cake and is usually lowercased.
• Rhymes for magdalena
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Late Latin Magdalena and Greek Magdálēna, meaning 'of Magdala' (an ancient city whose name stems from the Aramaic 'magdala' meaning 'tower').
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