madras

[ mad-ruhs, muh-dras, -drahs ]

/ ˈmæd rəs, məˈdræs, -ˈdrɑs /

noun

a light cotton fabric of various weaves, especially one in multicolored plaid or stripes, used for shirts, dresses, jackets, etc.

a thin curtain fabric of a light, gauzelike weave with figures of heavier yarns.

a large, brightly colored kerchief, of silk or cotton, often used for turbans.

adjective

made of or resembling madras.

Origin of madras

First recorded in 1825–35; named after Madras

Words nearby madras

mad money, madness, Madonna, Madonna and Child, Madonna lily, madras, madrasah, Madras hemp, Madras States, madre, Madre de Dios

Definition for madras (2 of 2)

Madras

[ muh-dras, -drahs ]

/ məˈdræs, -ˈdrɑs /

noun

former name of Chennai

former name of Tamil Nadu.

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Example sentences from the Web for madras

Outnumbered five to one in Britain, Scots made up 60 percent of the merchants in Bengal, Calcutta and Madras.
Scotland’s ‘Yes’ Campaign and the Myth of Scottish Equality|Noah Caldwell|September 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And, of course, no warm weather spot would be without his infamous Adidas slip-on sandals and a pair of madras shorts.
Look What Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Wore On Their Hawaiian Vacation|Isabel Wilkinson|April 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Naan dunked in matzoh ball soup, served by a Yiddish-speaking waiter from Madras.
Tony Judt's Final Words|John Gray|November 23, 2010|DAILY BEAST
We were to use the word 'Madras' as a sign that we were the parties to whom they were consigned.
The Tiger of Mysore|G. A. Henty

Ingredients same as for Madras Curry, No. 4 but not the quantity.
The Curry Cook's Assistant|Daniel Santiagoe
In the city of Madras, they are the principal vendors of all sorts of imported articles.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India|Edgar Thurston
Finally, the peace of Aix-la-Chapelle settled the enmity of the two nations for a time, and Madras was handed back to us.
Jones of the 64th|F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
When they arrived at Madras, my fair friend, whom I shall call Emily, was not long without admirers.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland|Various

British Dictionary definitions for madras (1 of 2)

madras

/ (ˈmædrəs, məˈdræs, -ˈdrɑːs) /

noun

a strong fine cotton or silk fabric, usually with a woven stripe
(as modifier)madras cotton

something made of this, esp a scarf

a medium-hot currychicken madras

Word Origin for madras

C19: by association with the Madras area

British Dictionary definitions for madras (2 of 2)

Madras

/ (məˈdrɑːs, -ˈdræs) /

noun

the former official name of Chennai

the former name (until 1968) for the state of Tamil Nadu

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	madras
释义	madras [ mad-ruhs, muh-dras, -drahs ] / ˈmæd rəs, məˈdræs, -ˈdrɑs / noun a light cotton fabric of various weaves, especially one in multicolored plaid or stripes, used for shirts, dresses, jackets, etc. a thin curtain fabric of a light, gauzelike weave with figures of heavier yarns. a large, brightly colored kerchief, of silk or cotton, often used for turbans. adjective made of or resembling madras. Origin of madras First recorded in 1825–35; named after Madras Words nearby madras mad money, madness, Madonna, Madonna and Child, Madonna lily, madras, madrasah, Madras hemp, Madras States, madre, Madre de Dios Definition for madras (2 of 2) Madras [ muh-dras, -drahs ] / məˈdræs, -ˈdrɑs / noun former name of Chennai former name of Tamil Nadu. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for madras Outnumbered five to one in Britain, Scots made up 60 percent of the merchants in Bengal, Calcutta and Madras. Scotland’s ‘Yes’ Campaign and the Myth of Scottish Equality\|Noah Caldwell\|September 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And, of course, no warm weather spot would be without his infamous Adidas slip-on sandals and a pair of madras shorts. Look What Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Wore On Their Hawaiian Vacation\|Isabel Wilkinson\|April 25, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Naan dunked in matzoh ball soup, served by a Yiddish-speaking waiter from Madras. Tony Judt's Final Words\|John Gray\|November 23, 2010\|DAILY BEAST We were to use the word 'Madras' as a sign that we were the parties to whom they were consigned. The Tiger of Mysore\|G. A. Henty Ingredients same as for Madras Curry, No. 4 but not the quantity. The Curry Cook's Assistant\|Daniel Santiagoe In the city of Madras, they are the principal vendors of all sorts of imported articles. Castes and Tribes of Southern India\|Edgar Thurston Finally, the peace of Aix-la-Chapelle settled the enmity of the two nations for a time, and Madras was handed back to us. Jones of the 64th\|F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton When they arrived at Madras, my fair friend, whom I shall call Emily, was not long without admirers. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland\|Various British Dictionary definitions for madras (1 of 2) madras / (ˈmædrəs, məˈdræs, -ˈdrɑːs) / noun a strong fine cotton or silk fabric, usually with a woven stripe (as modifier)madras cotton something made of this, esp a scarf a medium-hot currychicken madras Word Origin for madras C19: by association with the Madras area British Dictionary definitions for madras (2 of 2) Madras / (məˈdrɑːs, -ˈdræs) / noun the former official name of Chennai the former name (until 1968) for the state of Tamil Nadu Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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