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 turban2 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