rəs, məˈdræs, -ˈdrɑs noun
1.
a light cotton fabric of various weaves, especially one in multicolored plaid or stripes, used for shirts, dresses, jackets, etc.
2.
a thin curtain fabric of a light, gauzelike weave with figures of heavier yarns.
3.
a large, brightly colored kerchief, of silk or cotton, often used for turbans.
adjective
4.
made of or resembling madras.
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noun
1.
a seaport in and the capital of Tamil Nadu state, in SE India, on the Bay of Bengal.
2.
former name of Tamil Nadu.
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madras (ˈmædrəs, məˈdræs, -ˈdrɑːs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a. a strong fine cotton or silk fabric, usually with a woven stripe |
| b. (as modifier): madras cotton | |
| 2. | something made of this, esp a scarf |
| 3. | a medium-hot curry: chicken madras |
| [C19: by association with the | |
| Madras (məˈdrɑːs, -ˈdræs) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the former official name of Chennai |
| 2. | the former name (until 1968) for the state of Tamil Nadu |
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madras
1833, in allusion to the former Indian state of Madras, from which this type of bright-colored muslin cloth was exported.
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