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madras

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mad=ras

CIDE DICTIONARY

madrasn. [So named after Madras, a city and presidency of India.].
  •  A large silk-and-cotton kerchief, usually of bright colors, such as those often used by negroes for turbans.
    "A black woman in blue cotton gown, red-and-yellow madras turban . . . crouched against the wall."  [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  •  A light patterned cotton fabric.  [WordNet 1.5]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

madras, n. a strong cotton fabric with coloured or white stripes, checks, etc.

Etymology
Madras in India

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