No. 251 in Bulgarian

македония

The Bulgarian word "македония" refers to "a fruit salad" or "Macedonia" (the region or country, depending on context).

In a sentence

Македония е красива страна.
Macedonia is a beautiful country.
Here, 'Македония' (Macedonia) is used as a proper noun to denote the name of a country.
Приготвих си вкусна македония от плодове.
I prepared a tasty Macedonia of fruits.
In this context, 'македония' refers to a mixed fruit salad, derived from the proper noun but used metaphorically.
Македония има богата история и култура.
Macedonia has a rich history and culture.
Again, 'Македония' is a proper noun referring to the historical and cultural region.

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