madras
noun
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 name
Ma·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
\
city and port on the Bay of Bengal in southern India population 4,646,732
Keep scrolling for more
Other Words from madras
Geographical name
Madrasi
\ mə-ˈdra-sē
, -ˈdrä- \
noun
, -ˈdrä- \
noun
Synonyms for madras
Synonyms: Noun
babushka, bandanna (or bandana), do-rag, handkerchief, kerchief, mantilla
Visit the Thesaurus for More
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more