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ma·dras I. \məˈdras, -räs, -raa(ə)s, -rȧs; ˈmadrəs, ˈmaad-\ adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: from Madras, India : of or from the city of Madras, India : of the kind or style prevalent in Madras II. noun (-es) Usage: sometimes capitalized, often attributive 1. a. (1) : a fine plain-woven shirting and dress fabric usually of cotton with small usually woven designs (as stripes, checks) in bright colors or in white (2) : a light open usually cotton fabric that has a heavy usually woven design and that is used for curtains and draperies b. : madras handkerchief 2. : sunn |