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madras Definition

ma·dras (ma′drəs; mə dras′, -dräs′)

noun

  1. a fine, firm cotton cloth, usually striped or plaid, used for shirts, dresses, etc.
  2. a durable silk cloth, usually striped
  3. a figured cotton or rayon cloth in leno weave, used for draperies
  4. a large, bright-colored kerchief of silk or cotton

Etymology: after Madras

adjective

made of madras

Madras Definition

Ma·dras (mə dras′, -dräs′; mad′rəs, mäd′-)

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Chennai

madras Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • chicken: The chicken madras are the best you'll find anywhere!
Madras Quotes

I recalled when I worked in the woods and the bars of Madras,Oregon. That short-haired joy and roughnessö Americaöyour stupidity. I could almost love you again.

—Snyder, Gary Sherman

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