1. Plural of madrona; evergreen trees of the genus Arbutus, native to western North America, having smooth reddish bark, white flowers, and red berries.
Usage: Also spelled 'madroñas' or 'madrones'; Common in Pacific Northwest regions

Examples

• The madronas along the California coast are known for their distinctive peeling bark.
• Several madronas grew on the hillside overlooking the bay.
• The madronas produced clusters of small white flowers in spring.
• Native Americans traditionally harvested berries from madronas.
• Madronas are prized ornamental trees in Pacific Northwest gardens.