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madras

Flag: gbEnglishOxford New American Dictionary
madras /ˈmadrəs, , ˈmædrəs , məˈdras, , məˈdræs , məˈdräs, məˈdrɑs /
▸ noun a strong, fine-textured cotton fabric, typically patterned with colorful stripes or checks.
– ORIGIN mid 19th century : by association with Madras.