Also means
beautiful woman
Usage Note
Madone refers primarily to a devotional image or statue of the Virgin Mary, especially in Italian or Baroque art. In elevated or literary usage it can describe any strikingly beautiful woman with a serene, idealized appearance. It is borrowed from Italian Madonna.
Examples
"Une madone en marbre orne l'autel."
Natural Translation
A marble Madonna adorns the altar.
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