Main Entry: ma·dras

Pronunciation: \ˈma-drəs; mə-ˈdras, -ˈdräs\

Function: noun

Etymology: Madras, India

Date: circa 1830

1 : a large silk or cotton kerchief usually of bright colors that is often worn as a turban
2 a : a fine plain-woven shirting and dress fabric usually of cotton with varied designs (as plaid) in bright colors or in white b : a light open usually cotton fabric with a heavy design used for curtains