n.
Pronunciation: ' ma-dr ə s; m ə - ' dras, - ' dräs
Function: noun
Etymology: Madras, India
Date: circa 1830
1 : a large silk or cotton kerchief usually of bright colors that is often worn as a turban
2 a : a fine plain-woven shirting and dress fabric usually of cotton with varied designs (as plaid) in bright colors or in white b : a light open usually cotton fabric with a heavy design used for curtains