MADRAS


Meaning of MADRAS in English

[ mə'drα:s , -'dras ]

■ noun

1》 a strong cotton fabric with colourful stripes or checks.

2》 a hot spiced curry dish.

Origin

C19: by assoc. with the Indian city of Madras .

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