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