madras Meaning & Definition
What Does Madras Mean?
Madras is a noun that means a large silk or cotton kerchief usually of bright colors that is often worn as a turban. It can also mean a fine plain-woven shirting and dress fabric usually of cotton with varied designs (such as plaid) in bright colors or in white. As a geographical name, it means see tamil nadu. As a geographical name, it means state of southeastern India bordering on the Bay of Bengal; capital Chennai area 50,180 square miles (129,966 square kilometers).
Madras in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, geographical name |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈma-drəs/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | madrases |
| First known use | 1838 |
Madras Definition (Noun)
- a large silk or cotton kerchief usually of bright colors that is often worn as a turban
- a fine plain-woven shirting and dress fabric usually of cotton with varied designs (such as plaid) in bright colors or in white
- a light open usually cotton fabric with a heavy design used for curtains
Madras as a Geographical Name
- see tamil nadu
- city and port on the Bay of Bengal in southern India
Geographical Name
- state of southeastern India bordering on the Bay of Bengal; capital Chennai area 50,180 square miles (129,966 square kilometers)
Synonyms of Madras
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Madras synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
madras
madrases
Ma·drasi noun
Chennai
Madras
Madrasi
Madrasis
Tamil Nadu
madras (countable and uncountable, plural madrases)
Origin of Madras
Origin 1: Madras, India
Origin 2: From Madras, former name of the Indian city Chennai, where it was first produced.
First Known Use
circa 1838
Pronouncing Madras
The standard pronunciation of madras is /ˈma-drəs/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ma).