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ma·dras | \ ˈma-drəs 
, mə-ˈdras, -ˈdräs \
, 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 nameMa·dras | \ mə-ˈdras , -ˈdräs \
, -ˈdräs \Definition of Madras (Entry 2 of 2)
1 — see tamil nadu
2 or now officially Chennai \ ˈche-ˌnī \ city and port on the Bay of Bengal in southern India population 4,646,732
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Madrasi \ mə-ˈdra-sē , -ˈdrä- \ noun
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The first known use of madras was circa 1830
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