madrases

Definition of madrasesnext
plural of madras
as in handkerchiefs
a scarf worn on the head an Indian woman wearing a madras in bright yellow

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handkerchiefs
Noun
  • Particular mostly to Louisiana weddings, the second line parade is quite the celebratory tradition in which a brass band and parasol-wielding newlyweds lead their guests, who wave handkerchiefs or napkins, on a festive jaunt through the city (or around their reception venue).
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The showing marked a sharp contrast from the 2025 Gala, which had featured less advanced versions of the robots twirling handkerchiefs in a wobbly folk dance.
    Dylan Butts,Matthew Chin, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Madrases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madrases. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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