mad|ras

mad|ras
mad|ras «MAD ruhs; muh DRAS, -DRAHS», noun.
1. a closely woven cotton cloth with a design on plain background, used for shirts, dresses, and similar clothing.
2. a thin cloth, often with a design or pattern, used for such items as curtains and draperies.
3. a brightly colored kerchief of silk and cotton.
[< Madras, a city in India]

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