madras

noun

ma·dras | \ ˈma-drəs

How to pronounce madras (audio)

, mə-ˈdras, -ˈdräs\

Definition of madras

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a large silk or cotton kerchief usually of bright colors that is often worn as a turban

2a : a fine plain-woven shirting and dress fabric usually of cotton with varied designs (such as plaid) in bright colors or in white

b : a light open usually cotton fabric with a heavy design used for curtains

Madras

geographical name

Ma·dras | \ mə-ˈdras

How to pronounce Madras (audio)

, -ˈdräs\

Definition of Madras (Entry 2 of 2)

1 — see tamil nadu

2 or now officially Chennai \ ˈche-ˌnī

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\ city and port on the Bay of Bengal in southern India population 4,646,732

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an Indian woman wearing a madras in bright yellow

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The first known use of madras was circa 1830

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